How far is Bloomington, IL from Hoopeston, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Hoopeston, IL is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.88 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.67 mi
112.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.88 mi
Kilometers
117.29 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoopeston
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T22:16
Arrive Hoopeston
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gibson City
IL

City in Ford County, Illinois, United States

From Bloomington
36.4 mi
00h 56m
To Hoopeston
36.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Hoopeston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Hoopeston.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto US 150, IL 9

    44 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Locust Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Towanda Avenue

    1105 ft · 27 sec · Towanda Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto IL 9

    23.3 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North 3850 East Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 3850 East Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2994 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on E 400N Road

    1275 ft · 22 sec · E 400N Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Street

    13.8 mi · 21 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Market Street

    985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Patton Street

    133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pells Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · East Pells Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    2971 ft · 2 min · South Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Hoopeston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 9
23.3 mi · 32%
East Pells Street
22.6 mi · 31%
East 1st Street
13.8 mi · 19%
North 3850 East Road
5.04 mi · 7%
East Locust Street
1.13 mi · 2%
West 1st Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

IL 9

Turn straight onto IL 9

23.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibson City
00h 56m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hoopeston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Hoopeston?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bloomington and 36.5 miles from Hoopeston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hoopeston.

Stop Ideas Near Gibson City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibson City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibson City.

RAIL

Rantoul

25 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

40 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

47 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hoopeston

#2 Hoopeston

Town in Illinois

Population4,940
Coordinates40.4672600, -87.6683600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Hoopeston (-87.66836, 40.46726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Hoopeston. The current time is 22:16:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.