How far is Evanston, IL from Hoopeston, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Hoopeston, IL is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Hoopeston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Hoopeston.
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Start on the route
60 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
43 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street
65 m · 15 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
12 m · 2 sec · 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 Evanston 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.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston 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 Evanston to Hoopeston?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Evanston and 62.9 miles from Hoopeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoopeston.
Stop Ideas Near Manteno
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 Manteno.
Kankakee
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.02 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $25.92 | $51.83 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $29.18 | $58.35 |
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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