The drive from Markham, IL to Norris City, IL covers 276.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, County Road 925 East, South Banker Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182.1 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.20 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
138.1 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
182.1 mi
3h 16m
County Road 925 East
16.2 mi
24m
South Banker Street
14.9 mi
22m
County Road 1600E
11 mi
16m
County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi
15m
Locust Street
9.9 mi
14m
County Road 200 East
7.4 mi
11m
County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 182.1 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Norris City, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft·6 sec·163rd Street
2
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West
4
Merge onto I 80
2.3 mi·3 min·I 80
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 151AToward I 57 South: MemphisUse the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 57
182 mi·3 hr 16 min·I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 162Toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
8
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi·2 min·US 45
9
Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Fayette Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 45
15 mi·22 min·South Banker Street
11
Continue on US 45
16 mi·24 min·County Road 925 East
12
Turn slight left
135 ft·5 sec
13
Merge onto US 45; US 50
3.9 mi·4 min·US 45; US 50
14
Turn right onto US 45
10 mi·15 min·County Road 1400 E
15
Continue on US 45
0.9 mi·1 min·Central Street
16
Continue on US 45
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road 1800N
17
Turn straight onto US 45
4.6 mi·6 min·County Road 1600E
18
Continue on US 45
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
19
Continue on US 45
6.4 mi·9 min·County Road 1600E
20
Turn right onto US 45
2.5 mi·3 min·South 1st Street
21
Continue on US 45
6.8 mi·10 min·County Road 1850 East
22
Continue on US 45
9.9 mi·14 min·Locust Street
23
Continue on US 45
1.1 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
24
Continue on US 45
7.4 mi·11 min·County Road 200 East
25
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi·46 sec·North Division Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
167 ft·3 sec·West Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
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 138.1 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.1 miles.
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 61 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.1 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
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 Markham, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Markham, IL
This is one driving day of about 276.3 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Markham, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 182.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 223.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
185.7 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 162
Toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
4
188 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|US 40; US 45; IL 33 / East Fayette Avenue
Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33 / East Fayette Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
223.2 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|US 45 / County Road 1400 E
Turn right onto US 45 / County Road 1400 E
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.20 one way
$86.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$47.43
$94.86
premium
$4.89
$53.17
$106.34
diesel
$5.61
$61.00
$122.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Savoy, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Hampton Inn Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink: 3
ChargePoint: 2
Other: 2
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.9
1
$29.01
$13.26
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.18
$11.05
EV Truck/SUV
110.5
1
$38.68
$17.68
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Afternoon
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Norris City, IL
Afternoon
in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Charleston, IL
138 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
7 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
5h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 5h 36m highway drive covering 276.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and County Road 925 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 182.1 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 182.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and County Road 925 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Norris City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Effingham along the way.
Effingham
185.7 mi in|~3h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 276.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Markham, IL to Norris City, IL covers 276.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, County Road 925 East, South Banker Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.1 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.20 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 5h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Norris City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Effingham along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
