Origin
McHenry, IL
Afternoon in McHenry on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McHenry, IL to Trout Valley, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
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.
McHenry, IL
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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 95 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
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Trout Valley, IL
Afternoon in Trout Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:59 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 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.
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 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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