Origin
Hoopeston, IL
Late night in Hoopeston on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoopeston, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
92.2 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoopeston, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Joliet, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hoopeston, IL to Joliet, IL is 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m via North 2100 E Road, US 45, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest's familiar landscape. Expect a mixed driving experience, not a pure interstate haul, making it a straightforward, manageable trip for a single day. Given its relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is a practical option for connecting these two Illinois communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Hoopeston, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2100 E Road | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| County Road 2300 East | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| US 45 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| 2300 East | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 57 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| IL 17 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
North 2100 E Road
— 14.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoopeston, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on South Market Street
41 ft
·
7 sec
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South Market Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 2300 East
4
Continue on IL 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago St
5
Continue on IL 1
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
2300 East
6
Turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Walnut Street
7
Turn right onto IL 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2100 East Road
8
Continue on IL 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North 2100 E Road
9
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
S 7000E Road
10
Continue on IL 1
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
E 7000S Road
11
Turn left onto IL 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
12
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Route 1
13
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 17
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
15
Merge onto I 57
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 57
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
18
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 45; US 52
19
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
20
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
21
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
22
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
23
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
24
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
25
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
26
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
27
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
28
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
29
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
31
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
32
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
33
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this route is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. Fuel costs are estimated at $14, so ensure your tank is adequately full before you depart Hoopeston to avoid needing frequent stops. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between North 2100 E Road, County Road 2300 East, and US 45, as the road types change, especially in the latter half of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from Hoopeston, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hoopeston, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hoopeston, IL
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hoopeston, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North 2100 E Road for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.1 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 1 / County Road 2300 East
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1 / County Road 2300 East
Navigation decision point
4
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
IL 1 / South Dixie Highway
Turn left onto IL 1 / South Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
5
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
92.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.41 one way
$28.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m 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?
This 92.2-mile journey features a 33% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on local and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles on North 2100 E Road, offering a consistent segment before transitioning. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating a blend of speeds and road types, moving from potentially slower county roads to faster stretches on US 45 as you approach Joliet. Be prepared for varied driving conditions throughout the approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on North 2100 E Road.
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 early in the drive near East Main 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 2h 22m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IL 1 / County Road 2300 East): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (IL 1 / South Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
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 2h 22m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on North 2100 E Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IL 1 / County Road 2300 East): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (IL 1 / South Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, 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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