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Trip from Homer Glen, IL to Barbers Corners, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.9 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

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Homer Glen, IL

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Downtown Barbers Corners, IL, IL

Barbers Corners, IL

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Trip Overview

This short 14.9-mile drive from Homer Glen, IL to Barbers Corners, IL will take you about 22 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate using Veterans Memorial Tollway, West 159th Street, and East Boughton Road. With no highway driving and a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this is an easy, budget-friendly excursion. Consider this a simple, turn-heavy local drive, easily accomplished in a single day, so no overnight stay is necessary. This route is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 8.2 mi 9m
West 159th Street 3.7 mi 6m
East Boughton Road 2.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 8.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen, IL and Barbers Corners, IL.

1

Start on IL 7

3.7 mi · 6 min · West 159th Street
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto I 355

8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 13 Toward Boughton Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 13 sec
Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto CH 67

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Boughton Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on CH 67

210 ft · 19 sec · East Boughton Road
8

Arrive at destination

CH 67

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Boughton Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward Boughton Road
8
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
5
12.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Turn left onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.20 one way

$4.40 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.43 $4.86
premium $4.72 $2.77 $5.53
diesel $4.80 $2.81 $5.63

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Veterans Memorial Tollway (8.2 mi) $0.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$1

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.09 $0.95

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.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Homer Glen, IL

Late night in Homer Glen on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

NE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:40AM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:18AM CDT until July 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Barbers Corners, IL

Late night in Barbers Corners on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

NE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:40AM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:18AM CDT until July 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago 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

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

22m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.9-mile journey, with zero highway percentage. The roads you'll be on include Veterans Memorial Tollway, West 159th Street, and East Boughton Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.2 miles along the Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route offers a consistent local feel, characterized by frequent turns and a steady pace rather than long, high-speed segments. You'll experience the rhythm of suburban Illinois roads throughout the entire trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

786 ft 597 ft

Total Climb

366 ft

Total Descent

377 ft

Highest Point

786 ft

~2.1 mi in

Elevation Range

189 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Homer Glen, IL to Barbers Corners, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bolingbrook along the way.

Bolingbrook

12.7 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting in Homer Glen, IL

Full guide →

Founded 2001

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 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barbers Corners, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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