How far is Hoopeston, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Hoopeston, IL to Rockford, IL is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoopeston and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoopeston and Rockford.
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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
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago
1621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37 mi · 42 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
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street
2076 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
857 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
6 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Wyman Street
793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
23 m · 2 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoopeston and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoopeston and Chance Rain near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoopeston to Rockford?
The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Hoopeston and 108.4 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoopeston and Chance Rain near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Alsip
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 Alsip.
Homewood
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoopeston and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 144.9 mi (233.2 km).
#1 Hoopeston
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 40.4672600, -87.6683600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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