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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.84 mi
02h 48m
Flight
99.96 mi
160.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.96 mi
Kilometers
160.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.84 mi
Kilometers
189.65 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoopeston
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Hoopeston
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
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
Bradley
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Elmhurst
59 mi
01h 24m
To Hoopeston
58.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m ยท 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m ยท 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    110 m ยท 14 sec ยท West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft ยท 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft ยท 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft ยท 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft ยท 47 sec ยท Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m ยท 2 sec ยท Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi ยท 4 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft ยท 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft ยท 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi ยท 8 min ยท Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft ยท 26 sec ยท 167th Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft ยท 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34 mi ยท 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft ยท 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi ยท 9 min ยท East Court Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท South State Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1808 ft ยท 33 sec ยท North Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto E 7000S Road

    2797 ft ยท 47 sec ยท E 7000S Road

  27. 27

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท S 7000E Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi ยท 22 min ยท North 2100 E Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท North 2100 East Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.7 mi ยท 7 min ยท West Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    21.6 mi ยท 32 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi ยท 4 min ยท West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    12 m ยท 2 sec ยท South Market Street

  34. 34

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
34.6 mi ยท 29%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi ยท 15%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi ยท 13%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi ยท 6%
East Court Street
5.9 mi ยท 5%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
01h 24m from Elmhurst
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bradley, 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 Bradley.

RAIL

Kankakee

3 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Joliet Transportation Center

46 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 99.96 mi (160.87 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Hoopeston

#2 Hoopeston

Town in Illinois

Population4,940
Coordinates40.4672600, -87.6683600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Hoopeston (-87.66836, 40.46726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L ยท about $19.41
Round trip
$38.81
8.32 gal ยท 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Hoopeston. The current time is 13:28:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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