How far is Champaign, IL from Flagg, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Flagg, IL is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.77 mi
03h 07m
Flight
131.55 mi
211.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.77 mi
Kilometers
263.57 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Flagg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Minonk
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
81.9 mi
01h 33m
To Flagg
81.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

    1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

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

    2323 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

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

    2006 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Titus Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
98.5 mi · 60%
I 74 West
53.8 mi · 33%
Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.09 mi · 1%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
North Randolph Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

98.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minonk
01h 33m from Champaign
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Flagg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Champaign and 81.9 miles from Flagg.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Flagg.

Stop Ideas Near Minonk

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

34 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

44 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 131.55 mi (211.71 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Flagg

#2 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Flagg. The current time is 21:24:30.

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.