Origin
Cullom, IL
Afternoon in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cullom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Flanagan, IL
gdtography
Trip Overview
The drive from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL covers 33.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 116, East 1700 North Road, West Reynolds Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on IL 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL covers 33.5 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in near IL 116 / North 1750 East Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (IL 116 / North 1750 East Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles (East Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (West Reynolds Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 116 / North 1750 East Road
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 116 / North 1750 East Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Water Street
Navigation decision point
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West Reynolds Street
Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 116 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| East 1700 North Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| West Reynolds Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| E 1700 N Rd | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Howard Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 1750 East Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 116
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullom, IL and Flanagan, IL.
1
Start on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
2
Continue on IL 116
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 1700 North Road
3
Turn straight onto IL 116
14 mi
·
20 min
·
IL 116
4
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 1750 East Road
5
Continue on IL 116
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Howard Street
6
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Elm Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
8
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Reynolds Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on IL 116
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East 1700 North Road
11
Continue on IL 116
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
E 1700 N Rd
12
Continue on IL 116
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 1700 North Road
13
Continue on IL 116
441 ft
·
9 sec
·
E 1700 N Rd
14
Continue on IL 116
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Falcon Highway
15
Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
16
Turn right onto Lumber Street
396 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lumber Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right
13 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Cullom, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Cullom, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flanagan, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Flanagan, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flanagan, IL
Afternoon in Flanagan on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Pontiac, IL
17 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL covers 33.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 116, East 1700 North Road, West Reynolds Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Cullom, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (IL 116 / North 1750 East Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles (East Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (West Reynolds Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cullom, IL to Flanagan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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