How far is Vermilion City, IL from Flanagan, IL?

The driving distance from Vermilion City, IL to Flanagan, IL is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.48 mi
00h 20m
Flight
15.11 mi
24.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.53 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flanagan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM CST
Return by in Vermilion City
Fri, Nov 6, 3:02 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermilion City
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Flanagan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vermilion City
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Vermilion City
8.8 mi
00h 10m
To Flanagan
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion City and Flanagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Bloomington Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Bloomington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bloomington Street

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 500 E Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 500 E Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3000 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 300 East Road

    12.1 mi · 29 min · North 300 East Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 1800 North Road

    2688 ft · 1 min · East 1800 North Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 350 East Road

    1673 ft · 48 sec · North 350 East Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Edwards Street

    121 m · 20 sec · East Edwards Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    44 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion City 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 300 East Road
12.1 mi · 73%
North 500 E Road
2.32 mi · 14%
East 3000 North Road
2.01 mi · 12%
East 1800 North Road
0.51 mi · 3%
North 350 East Road
0.32 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 300 East Road

Turn left onto North 300 East Road

12.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Point
00h 10m from Vermilion City
Leave By
7:48 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vermilion City and Mostly Cloudy near Flanagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vermilion City to Flanagan?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Long Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Vermilion City and 7.6 miles from Flanagan.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vermilion City and Mostly Cloudy near Flanagan.

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.
RAIL

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 Vermilion City and Flanagan. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.32 km).

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#1 Vermilion City

Vermilion City is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0958700, -88.8348000
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Flanagan

#2 Flanagan

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,057
Coordinates40.8780900, -88.8611800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington Street (-88.834882, 41.095871)
End: Main Street (-88.861228, 40.87809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.34
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $2.67 $5.34
Mid-grade $5.24 $3.04 $6.08
Premium $5.79 $3.36 $6.72
Diesel $6.59 $3.82 $7.65

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermilion City and Flanagan. The current time is 14:21:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.