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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
2316 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2374 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2323 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grange Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road
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Turn left onto East Titus Road
19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road
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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.
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 39 North
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97.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 12,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958600, -89.1409300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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