Trip from Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

309.1 mi

498 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

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.

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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 I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, County Road 925 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.7 miles on I 57. 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 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	181.7 mi	3h 15m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	19.2 mi	21m
County Road 925 East	16.2 mi	24m
South Banker Street	14.9 mi	22m
County Road 1600E	11 mi	16m
I 80	10.6 mi	12m
County Road 1400 E	10.4 mi	15m
Locust Street	9.9 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 181.7 mi, about 3h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Norris City, IL.

Start on North Washington Street

50 ft · 9 sec · North Washington Street

Turn left onto US 34

5.0 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 57

182 mi · 3 hr 15 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 162 Toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

Turn left onto US 45

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 45

Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Fayette Avenue

Turn left onto US 45

15 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

Continue on US 45

16 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

Turn slight left

135 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 45; US 50

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 45; US 50

Turn right onto US 45

10 mi · 15 min · County Road 1400 E

Continue on US 45

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central Street

Continue on US 45

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

Turn straight onto US 45

4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E

Continue on US 45

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Continue on US 45

6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 1600E

Turn right onto US 45

2.5 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

Continue on US 45

6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East

Continue on US 45

9.9 mi · 14 min · Locust Street

Continue on US 45

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 45

7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East

Continue on US 45

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North Division Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street

167 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

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 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.7 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 68 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 154.6 miles or 2h 55m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norris City, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Naperville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 181.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tuscola, IL

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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.6 miles from Naperville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 220.8

Hours: 10:30 am–1 pm

+12173424628

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

0.1 mi

Taqueria Don Pedro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

0.2 mi

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–1 pm

+12173424628

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

Visit website

Taqueria Don Pedro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+12173477788

Visit website

Crepe N Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.1

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18157178097

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 44.2

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+17738964817

Visit website

Solyne Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.2

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18477444958

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

2.2 mi from route

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 220.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

Caffe Milan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 44.2

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18154697124

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 218.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Turn left onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

24.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

218.6 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 162 Toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

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

Estimated Tolls: $1.34

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.2 mi) $1.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mainstreet Square - Tesla Supercharger

Downers Grove, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

Woodridge Festival Shopping Mall

Woodridge, IL

eVgo Network

10 DCFC

IKEA Store 170 (Bolingbrook, IL)

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Blink Network: 7 Tesla: 5 SHELL_RECHARGE: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 Non-Networked: 2 IN_CHARGE: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 NOODOE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Naperville, IL

Afternoon in Naperville on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norris City, IL

Afternoon in Norris City on Sunday

Local time

12:30 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 32

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

309.1 mi in 6h 18m, mostly highway — 181.7 mi of that is on I 57.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 181.7 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 / East Ogden Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 309.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Effingham along the way.

Effingham

218.6 mi in | ~4h 4m

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 181.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.34 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. 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.

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 US Trip Planner 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.

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Trip from Naperville, IL to Norris City, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

Taqueria Don Pedro

Yolks & Berries

Taj Indian Restaurant

Jersey Mike's Subs

La Terraza Express Taqueria

Domino's Pizza

Crepe N Brew

Bonny's Bistro

Solyne Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound

Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound

Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound

Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound

Green Creek Rest Area - Northbound

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound

Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Peotone Travel Center

Road Ranger

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Flying J Travel Center

Truckomat Truck Wash - Effingham

TA

Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

McAlister's Deli

Tk Grille

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

Caffe Milan

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Naperville, IL

Norris City, IL

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Naperville, IL

Arriving in Norris City, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?