How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Trout Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Trout Valley, IL is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake in the Hills and Trout Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Trout Valley.
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Start on West Acorn Lane
4 m · 3 sec · West Acorn Lane
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road
2192 ft · 1 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn left
2940 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Algonquin Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Algonquin Bypass
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Turn right onto Klasen Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Klasen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cary Algonquin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Country Commons Road
148 m · 23 sec · Country Commons Road
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Continue on Country Commons Road
113 m · 18 sec · Country Commons Road
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Turn right onto Stonegate Road
1669 ft · 1 min · Stonegate Road
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Stonegate Road
38 m · 6 sec · Stonegate Road
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Turn right onto East River Drive
552 ft · 29 sec · East River Drive
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Turn left onto Marryat Road
10 m · 1 sec · Marryat Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marryat Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake in the Hills and Trout Valley.
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.
West Algonquin Road
Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
1.97 mi · 00h 04m
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 Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy near Trout Valley.
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 Trout Valley?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Algonquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Lake in the Hills and 3.4 miles from Trout Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake in the Hills and Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy near Trout Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Algonquin
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 Algonquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Trout Valley. Straight-line distance: 4.1 mi (6.6 km).
#1 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trout Valley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 508 |
| Coordinates | 42.1980800, -88.2534200 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trout Valley (-88.25342, 42.19808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.67 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
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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