Driver Services for Johnston City Residents
Johnston City does not have a full Driver Services facility.
The Williamson County facility is in Marion at 1905 Rendleman Street and requires appointments.
Driving in Johnston City as a New Driver
I-57 and the Herrin Road Interchange
I-57 is the principal regional highway serving Johnston City.
IDOT is currently studying major improvements at the Johnston City interchange.
The proposed project includes:
Replacing the Herrin Road bridge over I-57
Reconstructing interchange ramps
Building roundabouts at ramp terminals
Adding shared-use paths along Herrin Road.
An online public meeting runs from August 24 through September 4, 2026.
This is a proposed design, not active construction.
Existing Programmed Bridge Work
IDOT's highway program also includes a $9 million bridge replacement at Herrin Road over I-57 at the western city limits of Johnston City.
That reinforces the long-term importance of this interchange.
Illinois Route 37
Illinois Route 37 provides a north-south route through Johnston City and Marion.
New drivers should expect:
Local traffic
Regional through traffic
Trucks
School traffic
Speed transitions
Johnston City High School
Johnston City High School is located at:
1500 Jefferson Avenue Johnston City, IL 62951.
Johnston City CUSD 1 also operates:
Jefferson Elementary, 1108 Grand Avenue
Washington Middle School, 100 E. 12th Street.
That gives Johnston City several distinct school-traffic areas.
Johnston City Government
The city's current code lists municipal offices at:
100 W. Broadway Boulevard Johnston City, IL 62951.
Johnston City Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Can qualifying Johnston City residents take the course online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in Johnston City?
No.
Which Williamson County facility serves Johnston City?
Marion.
Does Marion require an appointment?
Yes.
What major interstate serves Johnston City?
I-57.
Is the Johnston City interchange being redesigned?
IDOT is currently studying a proposed replacement of the Herrin Road bridge, new ramps, and roundabouts.
Is construction underway on those roundabouts?
No. The project is still in preliminary engineering and environmental study.
Where is Johnston City High School?
1500 Jefferson Avenue.
Where is Washington Middle School?
100 E. 12th Street.
What local driving conditions matter most?
I-57 ramps, Route 37, school traffic, railroad crossings, rural roads, and future interchange changes.
Does completing Adult Driver Education issue a driver's license?
No.