Origin
Bloomington, IL
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
212.5 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris City, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL covers 212.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, West Chestnut Street, North Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.2 miles from Bloomington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomington, IL
Full guide →Bloomington, pop. 77,000 (2010 census), is a city in the Midwestern state of Illinois in the United States of America, on the classic Route 66 highway across the country. With neighboring Normal, pop. 52,000 (2010 census), it forms a combined community of about 130,000 known locally as the Twin Cities. Illinois Wesleyan University is in Bloomington, and is not to be confused with Illinois State University in Normal.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 212.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 212.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Chestnut Street | — | — |
| North Center Street | — | — |
| North Madison Street | — | — |
| South Center Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| I 57 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Norris City, IL.
1
Start on North East Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
North East Street
2
Continue on North Main Street
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
272 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
4
Turn left onto North Center Street
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Center Street
5
Continue on North Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Madison Street
6
Continue on South Center Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
7
Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Champaign
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 East: Champaign
9
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
45 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 57: Chicago, Memphis
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 57 South: Memphis
12
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 45: Sigel, Effingham
14
Turn left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Fayette Avenue
16
Turn left onto South Banker Street
15 mi
·
22 min
·
South Banker Street
17
Continue on County Road 925 East
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 925 East
18
Turn slight left
135 ft
·
5 sec
19
Merge slight right
3.9 mi
·
4 min
20
Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 1400 E
21
Continue on Central Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
22
Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1800N
23
Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 1600E
24
Continue on Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
25
Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1600E
26
Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
27
Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 1850 East
28
Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Locust Street
29
Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
30
Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 200 East
31
Continue on North Division Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Division Street
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.2 miles from Bloomington, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norris City, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, IL
This is one driving day of about 212.5 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Bloomington, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.2 mi from Bloomington, IL · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.2 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norris City, IL
The final approach into Norris City, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norris City, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.22 one way
$66.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.48 | $72.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.92 | $93.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.31 | $10.20 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85 | 1 | $29.75 | $13.60 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norris City, IL
Morning in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Louisville, IL
106 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL covers 212.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, West Chestnut Street, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.2 miles from Bloomington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Norris City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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