How far is Palatine, IL from Flagg, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Flagg, IL is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Flagg.
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Start on East Palatine Road
2595 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn left onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Continue on South Meacham Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Meacham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.1 mi · 53 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
20.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: DeKalb, Rochelle
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
122 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grange Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road
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Turn left onto East Titus Road
19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Flagg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Flagg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Flagg?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Palatine and 42.9 miles from Flagg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Flagg.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Palatine and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 58.72 mi (94.5 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 12,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958600, -89.1409300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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