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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.09 mi
45.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Flanagan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flanagan
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flanagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
El Paso
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois

From Flanagan
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    22 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lumber Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · Lumber Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Falcon Highway

    2861 ft · 57 sec · West Falcon Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East 1700 North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1900 North

    5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road 1900 North

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 1800 North

    2515 ft · 55 sec · County Road 1800 North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin

    1964 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Street

    730 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1800 North
22 mi · 55%
County Road 1900 North
5.2 mi · 13%
I 55 South
4.84 mi · 12%
East 1700 North Road
3.05 mi · 8%
West Market Street
2.04 mi · 5%
West Falcon Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Paso
00h 22m from Flanagan
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

26 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

36 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

57 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Dwight station

63 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flanagan and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 km).

Flanagan

#1 Flanagan

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,057
Coordinates40.8780900, -88.8611800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.861228, 40.87809)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flanagan and Bloomington. The current time is 21:11:35.

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.