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

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.14 mi
06h 18m
Flight
263.06 mi
423.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.06 mi
Kilometers
423.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.14 mi
Kilometers
497.51 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-18T04:20
Arrive Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 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
11:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Naperville
154.7 mi
03h 09m
To Norris City
154.5 mi
03h 09m

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 Naperville and Norris City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  9. 9

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

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Banker Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 E

    10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 1850 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East

  27. 27

    Continue on North Division Street

    2651 ft · 46 sec · North Division Street

  28. 28

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

    51 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
182 mi · 59%
County Road 925 East
20.1 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 6%
South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 5%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
County Road 1600E
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 16m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
03h 09m from Naperville
Leave By
11:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Naperville 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 Naperville to Norris City?

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Naperville and 154.5 miles from Norris City.

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

The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Norris City. Straight-line distance: 263.06 mi (423.35 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Norris City

#2 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates37.9811600, -88.3292100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Norris City (-88.32921, 37.98116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.29 L · about $41.14
Round trip
$82.28
21.82 gal · 82.58 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.14 $82.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.40 $92.80
Premium $4.65 $50.78 $101.55
Diesel $5.30 $57.87 $115.73

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 Naperville and Norris City. The current time is 04:20:57.

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.