Origin
Huntley, IL
Afternoon in Huntley on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntley, IL to Prairie Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntley, IL
Miguel Á. Padriñán
Prairie Grove, IL
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
Huntley, IL to Prairie Grove, IL is 15 miles and takes about 27 minutes via IL 176 and IL 47, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Illinois, making it a simple hop between two Midwest communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely afternoon drive without needing to pack extensively. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state roads, so expect a straightforward and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 176 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| IL 47 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Barreville Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
IL 176
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntley, IL and Prairie Grove, IL.
1
Start on IL 47
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 47
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn right onto IL 176
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 176
3
Turn left onto Barreville Road
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Barreville Road
4
Arrive at destination
Barreville Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Barreville Road
Turn left onto Barreville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Prairie Grove, IL
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 90% of the trip taking place on such roads. You'll experience an unbroken stretch of 8.1 miles on IL 176 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect consistent cruising with minimal traffic interruptions for the majority of this drive, as indicated by the high highway percentage.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on IL 176.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 176 and IL 47. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near IL 176.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Huntley, IL to Prairie Grove, IL is easy. At 27m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (IL 176): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Barreville Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Prairie Grove, IL
Full guide →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 27m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on IL 176. 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: at 5.4 miles (IL 176): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (Barreville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prairie Grove, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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