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

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.46 mi
04h 30m
Flight
176.56 mi
284.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.15 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.46 mi
Kilometers
341.92 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T05:14
Arrive Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Neoga
IL

City in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
106.3 mi
02h 15m
To Norris City
106.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 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 Bloomington and Norris City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Madison Street

    2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    2075 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    2939 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Banker Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 E

    10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 1850 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East

  28. 28

    Continue on Locust Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East

  31. 31

    Continue on North Division Street

    2651 ft · 46 sec · North Division Street

  32. 32

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

    51 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
74.8 mi · 35%
I 74 East
43.2 mi · 20%
County Road 925 East
20.1 mi · 9%
South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 7%
County Road 1600E
11 mi · 5%
County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neoga
02h 15m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Norris City?

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Neoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Bloomington and 106.2 miles from Norris City.

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

The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neoga

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neoga, 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 Neoga.

RAIL

Mattoon station

19 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

90 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

106 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Norris City. Straight-line distance: 176.56 mi (284.15 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Norris City

#2 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates37.9811600, -88.3292100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Norris City (-88.32921, 37.98116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.38 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.57
15 gal · 56.76 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.28 $56.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.65 $34.91 $69.81
Diesel $5.30 $39.78 $79.56

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 Bloomington and Norris City. The current time is 05:14:13.

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.