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

The driving distance from Norris City, IL to Peoria, IL is about 249.2 miles (401 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
249.14 mi
04h 13m
Flight
199.13 mi
320.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.13 mi
Kilometers
320.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.14 mi
Kilometers
400.96 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, May 2, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Norris City
Sat, May 2, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris City
2026-05-02T01:36
Arrive Peoria
Sat, May 2, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
Ramsey
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Norris City
125.7 mi
02h 06m
To Peoria
123.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loy Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  15. 15

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  19. 19

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  28. 28

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2678 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

    2550 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Loy Street
37.5 mi · 15%
I 155 North
32 mi · 13%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 12%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 9%
Ken Gray Expressway
20.5 mi · 8%
County Road 200 East
17.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Loy Street

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
199.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
02h 06m from Norris City
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norris City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Norris City and 123.5 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norris City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Ramsey

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

69 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Centralia station

69 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris City and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 199.13 mi (320.47 km).

Norris City

#1 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

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

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.328928, 37.981159)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.28 L · about $33.15
Round trip
$66.29
17.58 gal · 66.56 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.15 $66.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.38 $74.77
Premium $4.65 $40.91 $81.82
Diesel $5.30 $46.62 $93.24

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Norris City and Peoria. The current time is 01:36:21.

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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.