Origin
Norris City, IL
Late night in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norris City, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
312.2 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris City, IL
Tom Fisk
Des Plaines, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norris City, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 312.2 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 $48.81 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
156.1 miles from Norris City, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Des Plaines, IL
Full guide →Des Plaines is in Chicagoland. It is an inner-ring, northwest suburb of Chicago with two distinct portions: a suburban northern portion reminiscient of other, nearby northwest suburbs (including Niles, Park Ridge, and Mount Prospect), as well as a built-up southern portion with the businesses, hotels, and other amenities of the O'Hare Airport corridor (much like Rosemont, Chicago's O'Hare neighborhood, and Elk Grove Village).
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 21m. Total distance: 312.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 312.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 21m 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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
185 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
23
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
25
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Touhy Avenue
28
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Touhy Avenue
29
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Touhy Avenue West
30
Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Touhy Avenue West
31
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
325 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Touhy Avenue
32
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
33
Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Des Plaines River Road
34
Turn left onto Henry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Henry Avenue
35
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 156.1 miles from Norris City, IL, or about 2h 40m 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 69 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.1 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Des Plaines, 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.
+
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 312.2 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 156.1 mi from Norris City, IL · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.1 miles from Norris City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Des Plaines, IL
The final approach into Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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
$48.81 one way
$97.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.59 | $107.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.93 | $137.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.78 | $14.99 |
| Efficient EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.32 | $12.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.9 | 1 | $43.71 | $19.98 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Des Plaines, IL
Late night in Des Plaines on Saturday
Local time
5:32 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 21m 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 Des Plaines, IL covers 312.2 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 156.1 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 $48.81 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 21m 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 Des Plaines, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norris City, IL to Des Plaines, 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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