Origin
Norris City, IL
Morning in Norris City on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norris City, IL to York, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
101.4 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norris City, IL
Tom Fisk
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norris City, IL to York, IL covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 1, 1150E, County Road 1400E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on IL 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.85 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
50.7 miles from Norris City, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Norris City, IL to York, IL covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near IL 1.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norris City, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 37m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (IL 1): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (IL 1 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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IL 1
Turn left onto IL 1
Navigation decision point
3
44.6 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
45.2 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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IL 1 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto IL 1 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
45.5 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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IL 1 / North Cherry Street
Turn left onto IL 1 / North Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
101.3 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 1 | 56.3 mi | 1h 23m |
| 1150E | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| County Road 1400E | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| North Cherry Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| 1200E | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| County Road 1550 East | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| 15th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IL 1
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris City, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn straight onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto IL 1
44 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
IL 1
4
Turn left onto IL 1; IL 15
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto IL 1
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 9th Street
6
Turn left onto IL 1
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Cherry Street
7
Continue on IL 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 1550 East
8
Continue on IL 1
10 mi
·
15 min
·
1150E
9
Continue on IL 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
15th Street
10
Continue on IL 1
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
1200E
11
Continue on IL 1
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 1400E
12
Continue on IL 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
IL 1
13
Turn right onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
14
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
15
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
16
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Norris City, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, 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 101.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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.
The longest stretch is on IL 1 for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Norris City, IL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Norris City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in York, IL
The final approach into York, 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 York, 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
$15.85 one way
$31.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Destination
York, IL
Morning in York on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 15 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 6:01AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 5:49AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
8 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
2h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 York, IL covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 1, 1150E, County Road 1400E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $15.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Norris City, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 37m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (IL 1): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles (IL 1 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Norris City, IL to York, 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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