How far is Hoopeston, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Hoopeston, IL to Evanston, IL is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.3 mi
02h 43m
Flight
108.75 mi
175.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.75 mi
Kilometers
175.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.69 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Return by in Hoopeston
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoopeston
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Manteno
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Hoopeston
63.1 mi
01h 21m
To Evanston
67.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoopeston and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoopeston and Evanston.

  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

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  10. 10

    Continue on E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1621 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  18. 18

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue

    875 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoopeston and Evanston.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
47 mi · 36%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 11%
County Road 2300 East
10.7 mi · 8%
2300 East
9.86 mi · 8%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 6%
South State Route 1
6.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

46.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteno
01h 21m from Hoopeston
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoopeston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoopeston to Evanston?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Hoopeston and 67.2 miles from Evanston.

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 21.6 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoopeston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Manteno

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Kankakee

15 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

37 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dyer station

38 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoopeston and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.02 km).

Hoopeston

#1 Hoopeston

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-87.66843, 40.467259)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $5.29 $24.34 $48.69
Premium $5.84 $26.85 $53.70
Diesel $6.57 $30.23 $60.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoopeston and Evanston. The current time is 16:23:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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