How far is Gibson City, IL from Hickory Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Gibson City, IL to Hickory Hills, IL is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 18m.
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.
Township in Kankakee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibson City and Hickory Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibson City and Hickory Hills.
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Start on the route
563 ft · 19 sec
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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
13.3 mi · 20 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto I-57 North: Kankakee
1701 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
1527 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 95th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto South Roberts Road
2655 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn left onto 91st Street
1902 ft · 1 min · 91st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 91st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibson City and Hickory Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 01h 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 leaving Gibson City and Partly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gibson City to Hickory Hills?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Gibson City and 57.4 miles from Hickory Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.66 one way or $37.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gibson City and Partly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibson City and Hickory Hills. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).
#1 Gibson City
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 40.4584300, -88.3846000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hickory Hills
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 41.7255900, -87.8250600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Hills (-87.82506, 41.72559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $4.61 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
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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