Driver Services for Herrin Residents
Herrin does not have a full Driver Services facility.
The primary Williamson County option is Marion at 1905 Rendleman Street. Appointments are required.
Driving in Herrin as a New Driver
Illinois Route 148
Illinois 148 serves Herrin and continues south through Energy and toward Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Drivers should expect:
Regional traffic
Commercial entrances
Trucks
Rural-to-city speed changes
Recreation traffic farther south
Active Bandyville and Crenshaw Road Work
A current IDOT letting identifies active resurfacing on:
Bandyville Road from Stotlar Road to Crenshaw Road
Crenshaw Road from 0.3 mile west of Bandyville Road to Bandyville Road
within the City of Herrin.
This is current, city-specific 2026 work.
New drivers should expect temporary:
Work vehicles
Fresh pavement
Lane controls
Slower traffic
Herrin High School
Herrin High School is located at:
700 N. 10th Street Herrin, IL 62948.
North 10th Street therefore carries predictable school traffic involving students, buses, parents, and events.
Railroad Crossings
Herrin's official city council page describes ward boundaries using both the Herrin Short Line and the Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad, confirming that rail infrastructure cuts through the city.
New drivers should:
Never stop on railroad tracks.
Expect long freight movements.
Leave room to clear a crossing.
Watch for traffic queues when trains pass.
Park Avenue Civic Traffic
Herrin City Hall is at:
300 N. Park Avenue Herrin, IL 62948.
The police department is at 321 N. 14th Street, while Public Works is also based at 300 N. Park Avenue.
Herrin Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Can qualifying Herrin residents take the course online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in Herrin?
No.
Which facility serves Herrin residents?
Marion is the Williamson County Driver Services facility.
Does Marion require appointments?
Yes.
What major state route serves Herrin?
Illinois Route 148.
Is road work active in Herrin now?
Yes. Bandyville Road and part of Crenshaw Road are included in an active 2026 resurfacing project.
Where is Herrin High School?
700 N. 10th Street.
Does Herrin have railroad traffic?
Yes. The city itself references the Herrin Short Line and Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad in its ward descriptions.
Where is Herrin City Hall?
300 N. Park Avenue.
Does completing Adult Driver Education issue a driver's license?
No.