How far is Flanagan, IL from Munster, IL?

The driving distance from Flanagan, IL to Munster, IL is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.24 mi
00h 47m
Flight
15.87 mi
25.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.87 mi
Kilometers
25.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.36 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Flanagan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flanagan
2026-04-16T12:38
Arrive Munster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flanagan
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
Long Point
IL

Village in the United States

From Flanagan
9.1 mi
00h 23m
To Munster
9.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 37 sec · Lumber Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1239 ft · 39 sec · Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    52 m · 5 sec · West Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 350 East Road

    1503 ft · 47 sec · North 350 East Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1800 North Road

    2688 ft · 1 min · East 1800 North Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 300 East Road

    15.3 mi · 37 min · North 300 East Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 12th Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · North 12th Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 300 East Road
15.3 mi · 84%
North 12th Road
1.67 mi · 9%
East 1800 North Road
0.51 mi · 3%
North 350 East Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Lumber Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 300 East Road

Turn right onto North 300 East Road

15.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Point
00h 23m from Flanagan
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flanagan and Isolated Rain Showers near Munster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Long Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Flanagan and 9.1 miles from Munster.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flanagan and Isolated Rain Showers near Munster.

Stop Ideas Near Long Point

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

26 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

40 mi away
119 West Main St.
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Uptown Station

56 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mendota station

63 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flanagan and Munster. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).

Flanagan

#1 Flanagan

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,057
Coordinates40.8780900, -88.8611800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Munster

Munster is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1055900, -88.9028500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Flanagan (-88.86118, 40.87809)
End: Munster (-88.90285, 41.10559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 Flanagan and Munster. The current time is 12:38:39.

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.