How far is Elmhurst, IL from Hoopeston, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Hoopeston, IL is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Hoopeston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Hoopeston.
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Start on the route
81 m ยท 25 sec
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Turn left
15 m ยท 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
110 m ยท 14 sec ยท West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
1 km ยท 1 min ยท South York Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft ยท 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft ยท 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft ยท 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft ยท 47 sec ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m ยท 2 sec ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi ยท 4 min ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft ยท 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft ยท 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi ยท 8 min ยท Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft ยท 26 sec ยท 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi ยท 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft ยท 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi ยท 9 min ยท East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft ยท 33 sec ยท North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft ยท 47 sec ยท E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi ยท 22 min ยท North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi ยท 7 min ยท West Walnut Street
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Turn right
21.6 mi ยท 32 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
12 m ยท 2 sec ยท South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Hoopeston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
34 mi ยท 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoopeston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Hoopeston?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Elmhurst and 58.9 miles from Hoopeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoopeston.
Stop Ideas Near Bradley
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 Bradley.
Kankakee
Gilman
Joliet Transportation Center
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 99.96 mi (160.87 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.67 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $27.34 | $54.67 |
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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