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

The driving distance from Norris City, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.86 mi
03h 40m
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
209.86 mi
Kilometers
337.74 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Norris City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris City
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris City
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 Norris City
106.4 mi
01h 50m
To Bloomington
103.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 200 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Loy Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Loy Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 1600E

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Street

    2051 ft · 35 sec · Central Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Street

    2844 ft · 48 sec · Central Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    14.3 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400E

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 925 E

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Route 45

    14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute

    2624 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2688 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
73.9 mi · 35%
I 74 West
43.8 mi · 21%
County Road 200 East
17.4 mi · 8%
County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 8%
United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 7%
County Road 1400E
14.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

73.9 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neoga
01h 50m from Norris City
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 106.4 miles from Norris City and 103.5 miles from Bloomington.

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 33.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Norris City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 176.56 mi (284.15 km).

Norris City

#1 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates37.9811600, -88.3292100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.328928, 37.981159)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.47 $62.94
Premium $4.65 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $5.30 $39.25 $78.50

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 Norris City and Bloomington. The current time is 04:01:15.

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.