How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Marengo, IL?
The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Marengo, IL is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake in the Hills and Marengo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Marengo.
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Start on West Acorn Lane
1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
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Turn left onto North Randall Road
2241 ft · 52 sec · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Algonquin Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn left
2680 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Marengo Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Marengo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
30 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Turn right onto South State Street
33 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake in the Hills and Marengo.
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.
Marengo Road
Turn right onto Marengo Road
5.69 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake in the Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marengo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake in the Hills to Marengo?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Lake in the Hills and 8.8 miles from Marengo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake in the Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marengo.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Marengo. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.08 km).
#1 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marengo
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 42.2486300, -88.6084300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marengo (-88.60843, 42.24863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.67 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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