How far is Niles, IL from Hoopeston, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Hoopeston, IL is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Hoopeston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Hoopeston.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E 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 North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Hoopeston.
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
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoopeston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Hoopeston?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 63.7 miles from Niles and 63.7 miles from Hoopeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoopeston.
Stop Ideas Near Manteno
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 Manteno.
Kankakee
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Hoopeston. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.9 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoopeston
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 40.4672600, -87.6683600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoopeston (-87.66836, 40.46726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.67 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $26.27 | $52.53 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $29.57 | $59.14 |
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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