Origin
Hoopeston, IL
Late night in Hoopeston on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoopeston, IL to Champaign, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoopeston, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 50.1-mile drive from Hoopeston, IL, to Champaign, IL, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Given its short duration and modest $8 estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on East Orange Street and I-57 before reaching Market Street in Champaign. The Midwest regions of both your origin and destination mean you'll experience a consistent, familiar landscape throughout your travel. This trip is perfect for a quick hop between towns without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Orange Street | 22.6 mi | 33m |
| I 57 | 20 mi | 21m |
| Market Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Ottawa Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Market Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Neil Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Bradley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Orange Street
— 22.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoopeston, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on South Market Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
2
Turn right onto IL 9
23 mi
·
33 min
·
East Orange Street
3
Turn left onto US 45; IL 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Railroad Avenue
4
Turn slight right
155 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn right onto IL 9
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Patton Street
6
Turn left onto IL 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Market Street
7
Continue on IL 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Road
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 57
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 57
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
11
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Market Street
13
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Bradley Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Neil Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Hoopeston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 9 / East Orange Street
Turn right onto IL 9 / East Orange Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 45; IL 9 / South Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto US 45; IL 9 / South Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 9 / South Market Street
Turn left onto IL 9 / South Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left toward I-57 South: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Late night in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 50.1-mile route. Approximately 40% of your journey will be on highways, specifically I-57, offering a chance to pick up speed. However, you'll also encounter local roads like East Orange Street, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles. This blend means you'll transition from open highway cruising to more town-oriented driving as you approach your destination. The road profile suggests a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on East Orange Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near IL 9 / East Orange Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 9 / East Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 45; IL 9 / South Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (IL 9 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Champaign, IL
Full guide →Founded 1855
Champaign-Urbana is a metropolitan area in central Illinois, composed of the towns of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The community is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois, one of the great public universities of the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Orpheum Theatre — theater and movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Virginia Theatre — movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Cattle Bank — bank building in Champaign, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on East Orange Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 9 / East Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 45; IL 9 / South Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (IL 9 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Champaign, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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