How far is Hickory Hills, IL from Gibson City, IL?
The driving distance from Hickory Hills, IL to Gibson City, IL is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Hills and Gibson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills and Gibson City.
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Start on 91st Street
1861 ft · 1 min · 91st Street
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Turn right onto South Roberts Road
2658 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2298 ft · 1 min · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto 76th Avenue
136 m · 13 sec · 76th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2885 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1776 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
149 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Hills and Gibson City.
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 South
Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hickory Hills and Mostly Sunny near Gibson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Hills to Gibson City?
The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Hickory Hills and 56.1 miles from Gibson City.
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 19.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.24 one way or $36.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hickory Hills and Mostly Sunny near Gibson City.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Hills and Gibson City. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).
#1 Hickory Hills
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 41.7255900, -87.8250600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson City
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 40.4584300, -88.3846000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson City (-88.3846, 40.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
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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