Origin
Norris City, IL
Late night in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norris City, IL to Aurora, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
320.3 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris City, IL
Tom Fisk
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norris City, IL to Aurora, IL covers 320.3 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Division Street, County Road 200 East, South 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.08 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
160.2 miles from Norris City, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, IL
Full guide →Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.
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 5h 26m. Total distance: 320.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m 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 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 320.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Division 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 5h 26m 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 Norris City, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Division Street | — | — |
| County Road 200 East | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| Loy Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| County Road 1600E | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| County Road 1800N | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Division Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris City, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Division Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Division Street
3
Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 200 East
4
Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
5
Continue on County Road 200 East
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 200 East
6
Continue on Loy Street
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Loy Street
7
Continue on South 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto County Road 1600E
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 1600E
10
Continue on Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on County Road 1600E
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 1600E
12
Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1800N
13
Continue on Central Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Central Street
14
Continue on Central Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Central Street
15
Continue on County Road 1400E
14 mi
·
20 min
·
County Road 1400E
16
Turn right onto County Road 925 E
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 925 E
17
Continue on United States Route 45
15 mi
·
22 min
·
United States Route 45
18
Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Fayette Avenue
19
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
20
Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
21
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
144 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 45, US 52: Kankakee
24
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Schuyler Avenue
26
Turn left onto South East Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South East Avenue
27
Turn slight left onto West Water Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Water Street
28
Turn right onto South Wall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wall Street
29
Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wall Street
30
Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road North 303 West
31
Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 113
32
Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
33
Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Baltimore Street
34
Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stripmine Road
35
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
36
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
37
Merge slight right
19 mi
·
20 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30: Joliet, Aurora
39
Keep slight left
135 ft
·
5 sec
40
Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
41
Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
42
Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
43
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
44
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
45
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
46
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Ohio Street
47
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East New York Street
48
Turn left onto North Lake Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Lake Street
49
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
50
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 160.2 miles from Norris City, IL, or about 2h 43m 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 70 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.2 miles or 2h 43m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norris City, 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 Norris City, IL
This is one driving day of about 320.3 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Norris City, 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 160.2 mi from Norris City, IL · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.2 miles from Norris City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, IL
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, 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
$50.08 one way
$100.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $54.98 | $109.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.64 | $123.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.72 | $141.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.63 | $15.37 |
| Efficient EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.03 | $12.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.1 | 1 | $44.84 | $20.50 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Aurora, IL
Late night in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 26m 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 Norris City, IL to Aurora, IL covers 320.3 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Division Street, County Road 200 East, South 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.2 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 $50.08 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 26m 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 Norris City, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norris City, IL to Aurora, 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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