Origin
Naperville, IL
Afternoon in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, 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
6h 18m
Distance
309.1 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 6m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 11m
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 Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL covers 309.1 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ogden Avenue, I 355, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.32 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
154.6 miles from Naperville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ogden Avenue | — | — |
| I 355 | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| I 57 South | — | — |
| US 45 | — | — |
| East Fayette Avenue | — | — |
| South Banker Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Ogden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Norris City, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 355 Toll South: Joliet
4
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Indiana
6
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Memphis
8
Merge slight left
182 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 45: Sigel, Effingham
10
Turn left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Fayette Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Banker Street
15 mi
·
22 min
·
South Banker Street
13
Continue on County Road 925 East
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 925 East
14
Turn slight left
135 ft
·
5 sec
15
Merge slight right
3.9 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 1400 E
17
Continue on Central Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
18
Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1800N
19
Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 1600E
20
Continue on Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
21
Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1600E
22
Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
23
Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 1850 East
24
Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Locust Street
25
Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
26
Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 200 East
27
Continue on North Division Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Division Street
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.6 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 3h 9m 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 68 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.6 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL
This is one driving day of about 309.1 miles and 6h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Naperville, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.6 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.32 one way
$96.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.06 | $106.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.48 | $118.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.25 | $136.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.46 | $14.84 |
| Efficient EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.05 | $12.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.6 | 1 | $43.27 | $19.78 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Norris City, IL
Afternoon in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
6h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
309.1 mi in 6h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Ogden Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Naperville, IL
Full guide →Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.
Arriving in Norris City, IL
Full guide →Founded 1901
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 6h 18m. Total distance: 309.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norris City, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Norris City, IL before the return drive.
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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