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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on North East Street
3 m · 1 sec · North East Street
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Turn slight right onto US 150, IL 9
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Locust Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Locust Street
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Continue on Towanda Avenue
1105 ft · 27 sec · Towanda Avenue
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Turn straight onto IL 9
23.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight onto North 3850 East Road
1.6 km · 1 min · North 3850 East Road
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2994 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on E 400N Road
1275 ft · 22 sec · E 400N Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
13.8 mi · 21 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pells Street
22.6 mi · 34 min · East Pells Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
2971 ft · 2 min · South Market Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibson City.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Gilman
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoopeston
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 40.4672600, -87.6683600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoopeston (-87.66836, 40.46726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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