How far is Northlake, IL from Centralia, IL?
The driving distance from Northlake, IL to Centralia, IL is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Centralia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Centralia.
-
1
Start on East Dickens Avenue
886 ft · 44 sec · East Dickens Avenue
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
742 ft · 39 sec · North Roy Avenue
-
3
Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
1221 ft · 54 sec · Village Drive
-
4
Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · East Armitage Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
2652 ft · 1 min · North Wolf Road
-
6
Turn right onto West North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1924 ft · 47 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
-
10
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
12
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
15
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
-
16
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
-
19
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
-
21
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
-
22
Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
-
26
Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
-
27
Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
-
28
Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
-
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
-
30
Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
-
31
Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
-
32
Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
-
33
Continue on North Commercial Street
2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street
-
34
Continue on North Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Poplar Street
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northlake and Centralia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Northlake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northlake to Centralia?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Northlake and 137.2 miles from Centralia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.20 one way or $90.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Northlake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 243.3 mi (391.55 km).
#1 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centralia
Township in Marion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.5250500, -89.1334000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centralia (-89.1334, 38.52505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $45.20 | $90.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $56.56 | $113.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $63.67 | $127.35 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026