How far is McHenry, IL from Trout Valley, IL?
The driving distance from McHenry, IL to Trout Valley, IL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McHenry and Trout Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McHenry and Trout Valley.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto North Green Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Green Street
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
1863 ft · 37 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Front Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · South Front Street
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Turn slight right
1056 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Cary Algonquin Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Stonegate Road
3097 ft · 2 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 McHenry 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.
South Front Street
Turn left onto South Front Street
6.53 mi · 00h 10m
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 McHenry and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trout Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McHenry to Trout Valley?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Crystal Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from McHenry and 5.7 miles from Trout Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around McHenry and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trout Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lake
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 Crystal Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McHenry and Trout Valley. Straight-line distance: 9.37 mi (15.08 km).
#1 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.3333500, -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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