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

The driving distance from Norris City, IL to Springfield, IL is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
195.61 mi
03h 13m
Flight
144.29 mi
232.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.29 mi
Kilometers
232.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.61 mi
Kilometers
314.81 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 2, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Norris City
Sat, May 2, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris City
2026-05-02T01:34
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 2, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Patoka
IL

Township in Marion County, Illinois

From Norris City
92.3 mi
01h 36m
To Springfield
103.3 mi
01h 36m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Loy Street
37.5 mi · 19%
West Springfield Road
23.4 mi · 12%
Ken Gray Expressway
20.5 mi · 10%
County Road 200 East
17.4 mi · 9%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 8%
300E
13.5 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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patoka
01h 36m from Norris City
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norris City and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Patoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Norris City and 103.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norris City and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Patoka

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

26 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

51 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

62 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

84 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris City and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 144.29 mi (232.21 km).

Norris City

#1 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

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

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.328928, 37.981159)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.35 $58.69
Premium $4.65 $32.11 $64.23
Diesel $5.30 $36.60 $73.20

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 Springfield. The current time is 01:34:32.

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.