How far is Trout Valley, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Trout Valley, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trout Valley and Lake in the Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trout Valley and Lake in the Hills.
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Start on Marryat Road
10 m · 3 sec · Marryat Road
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Turn right onto East River Drive
2120 ft · 2 min · East River Drive
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Continue on Country Commons Road
1047 ft · 46 sec · Country Commons Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Commons Road
148 m · 27 sec · Country Commons Road
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Turn left onto Cary Algonquin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cary Algonquin Road
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
1561 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Algonquin Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Algonquin Road
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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 Acorn Lane
4 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trout Valley and Lake in the Hills.
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 straight onto West Algonquin Road
1.89 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 Trout Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trout Valley to Lake in the Hills?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 3.3 miles from Trout Valley and 3.2 miles from Lake in the Hills.
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 2.4 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 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 $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Trout Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.
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 Trout Valley and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 4.1 mi (6.6 km).
#1 Trout Valley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 508 |
| Coordinates | 42.1980800, -88.2534200 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lake Road (-88.330311, 42.181713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
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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