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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.4 mi
02h 31m
Flight
95.58 mi
153.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.58 mi
Kilometers
153.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.4 mi
Kilometers
225.95 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hoopeston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoopeston
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoopeston
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
Bourbonnais
IL

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

From Hoopeston
58 mi
01h 15m
To Aurora
82.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    12 m · 7 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 East

    10.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 2300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chicago St

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St

  5. 5

    Continue on 2300 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 2600 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 2600 North Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 2600 N

    5 mi · 8 min · County Road 2600 N

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1400 East

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1400 East Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North 1400 East Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 113

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora

    1777 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1055 ft · 37 sec · North Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Lockport Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lockport Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wallin Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  38. 38

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
19.5 mi · 14%
County Road 2300 East
10.7 mi · 8%
2300 East
9.86 mi · 7%
North 1400 East Road
9.84 mi · 7%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 6%
State Route 113
7.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 15m from Hoopeston
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kankakee

4 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Joliet Transportation Center

44 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoopeston and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 95.58 mi (153.82 km).

Hoopeston

#1 Hoopeston

Town in Illinois

Population4,940
Coordinates40.4672600, -87.6683600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-87.66843, 40.467259)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoopeston and Aurora. The current time is 02:56:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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