How far is Flanagan, IL from Bloomington, IL?
The driving distance from Flanagan, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flanagan and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanagan and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
116 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
22 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Lumber Street
791 ft · 40 sec · Lumber Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
2533 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Falcon Highway
2861 ft · 57 sec · West Falcon Highway
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on County Road 1900 North
5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road 1900 North
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
2515 ft · 55 sec · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1964 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street
730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flanagan and Bloomington.
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.
County Road 1800 North
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Flanagan and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flanagan to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Paso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Flanagan and 20.1 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flanagan and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near El Paso
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flanagan and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 km).
#1 Flanagan
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 40.8780900, -88.8611800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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