How far is Norris City, IL from Wheaton, IL?
The driving distance from Norris City, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norris City and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris City and Wheaton.
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Start on West Main Street
51 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Division Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · North Division Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Loy Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · Loy Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1600E
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Continue on Central Street
2051 ft · 35 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Central Street
2844 ft · 48 sec · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1400E
14.3 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400E
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Turn right onto County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E
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Continue on United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street
31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norris City and Wheaton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norris City and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norris City to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
Sadorus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Norris City and 160.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.27 one way or $102.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norris City and Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Sadorus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norris City and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 268.68 mi (432.4 km).
#1 Norris City
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 37.9811600, -88.3292100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $51.27 | $102.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $58.16 | $116.32 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $64.15 | $128.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $72.22 | $144.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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