The drive from Norris City, IL to Champaign, IL covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 200 East, County Road 925 E for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.1 miles from Norris City, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Champaign-Urbana is a metropolitan area in central Illinois, composed of the towns of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The community is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois, one of the great public universities of the United States.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Norris City, IL to Champaign, IL covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 72.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 90 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
90 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre...
5
91.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
162.6 mi into trip|~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward I-72 East: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
5
166.1 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
166.2 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
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 Norris City, IL to Champaign, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.
Terre Haute
90 mi in|~2h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
72.2 mi
1h 17m
County Road 200 East
17.4 mi
25m
County Road 925 E
16.2 mi
24m
United States Route 45
14.9 mi
22m
County Road 1400E
14.3 mi
20m
County Road 1600E
8.5 mi
12m
Loy Street
6.8 mi
10m
South 1st Street
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris City, IL and Champaign, IL.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.00 one way
$52.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.55
$57.09
premium
$4.89
$32.00
$64.01
diesel
$5.61
$36.72
$73.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 6
ChargePoint: 4
Blink: 4
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.9
0
$17.46
$7.98
Efficient EV
41.6
0
$14.55
$6.65
EV Truck/SUV
66.5
0
$23.28
$10.64
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Norris City, IL
Morning
in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Champaign, IL
Morning
in Champaign on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Louisville, IL
83 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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norris City, IL to Champaign, IL covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, County Road 200 East, County Road 925 E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from Norris City, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Norris City, IL to Champaign, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute 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.
