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Trip from McHenry, IL to Trout Valley, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Illinois, United States

McHenry, IL

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Downtown Trout Valley, IL, IL

Trout Valley, IL

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Trip Overview

McHenry, IL to Trout Valley, IL is 11.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via South Front Street/Northwest Highway/North Green Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with a focus on navigating area streets. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering convenience for those already in the McHenry area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Front Street 6.5 mi 10m
Northwest Highway 2.1 mi 3m
North Green Street 0.8 mi 2m
Cary Algonquin Road 0.6 mi 1m
Stonegate Road 0.6 mi 2m
Bull Valley Road 0.4 mi <1m
East River Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Marryat Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Front Street — 6.5 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McHenry, IL and Trout Valley, IL.

1

Start on this road

73 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

109 ft · 13 sec
3

Turn left onto North Green Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Green Street
4

Turn right onto A32

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bull Valley Road
5

Turn left onto IL 31

6.5 mi · 10 min · South Front Street
Use the left lane.
6

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 40 sec
7

Turn left onto US 14

2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Highway
8

Turn right onto V36

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cary Algonquin Road
9

Turn left onto Stonegate Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Stonegate Road
10

At end of road, turn slight left onto Stonegate Road

123 ft · 5 sec · Stonegate Road
11

Turn right onto East River Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East River Drive
12

Turn left onto Marryat Road

32 ft · 1 sec · Marryat Road
13

Arrive at destination

Marryat Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Green Street

Turn left onto North Green Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | IL 31 / South Front Street

Turn left onto IL 31 / South Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
10.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | V36 / Cary Algonquin Road

Turn right onto V36 / Cary Algonquin Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | Stonegate Road

At end of road, turn slight left onto Stonegate Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.68 one way

$3.37 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.86 $3.72
premium $4.72 $2.12 $4.23
diesel $4.80 $2.15 $4.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026

Origin

McHenry, IL

Morning in McHenry on Monday

Local time

9:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:04AM CDT until July 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Trout Valley, IL

Morning in Trout Valley on Monday

Local time

9:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SSW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:04AM CDT until July 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a less straightforward journey than a highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6.5 miles on South Front Street. As you transition through Northwest Highway and North Green Street, the road personality remains consistent: a local feel with various intersections and traffic signals.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on South Front Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 31 / South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

917 ft 777 ft

Total Climb

246 ft

Total Descent

249 ft

Highest Point

917 ft

~5.7 mi in

Elevation Range

140 ft

About the Cities

Starting in McHenry, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1872

Arriving in Trout Valley, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1996

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on South Front Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 31 / South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trout Valley, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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