How far is Cullom, IL from Flanagan, IL?

The driving distance from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.3 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.3 mi
Kilometers
53.59 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flanagan
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Cullom
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cullom
2026-04-16T03:44
Arrive Flanagan
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cullom
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Cullom
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Flanagan
16.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cullom and Flanagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cullom and Flanagan.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East 1700 North Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North 1750 East Road

    3035 ft · 53 sec · North 1750 East Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Howard Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Howard Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    880 ft · 19 sec · North Elm Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1795 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Reynolds Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Reynolds Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 1700 North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on E 1700 N Rd

    1.9 mi · 3 min · E 1700 N Rd

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 1700 North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on E 1700 N Rd

    134 m · 9 sec · E 1700 N Rd

  14. 14

    Continue on East Falcon Highway

    2444 ft · 54 sec · East Falcon Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lumber Street

    121 m · 23 sec · Lumber Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cullom and Flanagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1700 North Road
10.2 mi · 31%
West Reynolds Street
2.46 mi · 7%
E 1700 N Rd
1.97 mi · 6%
East Howard Street
1.18 mi · 4%
West Jackson Street
0.64 mi · 2%
North 1750 East Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
00h 26m from Cullom
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cullom and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flanagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cullom to Flanagan?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Cullom and 16.6 miles from Flanagan.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cullom and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flanagan.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cullom and Flanagan. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 km).

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#1 Cullom

Human settlement in United States of America

Population519
Coordinates40.8778100, -88.2692200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Flanagan

#2 Flanagan

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,057
Coordinates40.8780900, -88.8611800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-88.269222, 40.877986)
End: Main Street (-88.861228, 40.87809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cullom and Flanagan. The current time is 03:44:49.

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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.