How far is Hoopeston, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Hoopeston, IL to Aurora, IL is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
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.
Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoopeston and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoopeston and Aurora.
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Start on South Market Street
12 m · 7 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 2300 East
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Continue on South Chicago St
1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St
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Continue on 2300 East
9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · North 2100 E Road
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Turn left onto East 2600 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 2600 North Road
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Continue on County Road 2600 N
5 mi · 8 min · County Road 2600 N
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1400 East
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Continue on North 1400 East Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · North 1400 East Road
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113
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Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp straight
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
1777 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
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Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 37 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn right onto Wallin Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoopeston and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Washington Street
Merge slight right
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Hoopeston and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoopeston to Aurora?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Bourbonnais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Hoopeston and 82.5 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoopeston and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbonnais
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 Bourbonnais.
Kankakee
Gilman
Joliet Transportation Center
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoopeston and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 95.58 mi (153.82 km).
#1 Hoopeston
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 40.4672600, -87.6683600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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