How far is Aurora, IL from Norris City, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Norris City, IL is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Road
298.57 mi
06h 25m
Flight
261.13 mi
420.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.13 mi
Kilometers
420.25 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.57 mi
Kilometers
480.51 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T04:21
Arrive Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Aurora
149.4 mi
03h 12m
To Norris City
149.2 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Norris City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Norris City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway 44

    1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44

  16. 16

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Peotone Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Chicago Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102

    3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road North 303 West

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West

  25. 25

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    2010 ft · 57 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Banker Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

  36. 36

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

  37. 37

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 E

    10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E

  40. 40

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street

  41. 41

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  43. 43

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  44. 44

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E

  45. 45

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  46. 46

    Continue on County Road 1850 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East

  47. 47

    Continue on Locust Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street

  48. 48

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  49. 49

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East

  50. 50

    Continue on North Division Street

    2651 ft · 46 sec · North Division Street

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    51 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Norris City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
52 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
145 mi · 49%
County Road 925 East
20.1 mi · 7%
I 55 South
16.1 mi · 5%
South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 5%
County Road 1600E
11 mi · 4%
County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
03h 12m from Aurora
Leave By
11:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norris City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Norris City?

The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Aurora and 149.2 miles from Norris City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.75 one way or $79.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norris City.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pesotum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pesotum.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Norris City. Straight-line distance: 261.13 mi (420.25 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Norris City

#2 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates37.9811600, -88.3292100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Norris City (-88.32921, 37.98116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.88 L · about $39.75
Round trip
$79.49
21.08 gal · 79.76 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.75 $79.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.83 $89.65
Premium $4.65 $49.05 $98.11
Diesel $5.30 $55.90 $111.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Norris City. The current time is 04:21:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.