How far is Bloomington, IL from Flagg, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Flagg, IL is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
111.52 mi
02h 13m
Flight
97.83 mi
157.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.83 mi
Kilometers
157.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.52 mi
Kilometers
179.47 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-29T23:03
Arrive Flagg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Cedar Point
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bloomington
55.8 mi
01h 06m
To Flagg
55.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Flagg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Flagg.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2316 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2374 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

    2323 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota

    2006 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Titus Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Flagg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
97.5 mi · 87%
Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.09 mi · 2%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
I 88 West Toll
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue straight

97.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Point
01h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Scattered Rain Showers near Flagg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Flagg?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Bloomington and 55.7 miles from Flagg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Bloomington and Scattered Rain Showers near Flagg.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

31 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

32 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

61 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Flagg

#2 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Flagg. The current time is 23:03:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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