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Trip from Mokena, 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 Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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 of America

Mokena, IL

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Downtown Barbers Corners, IL, IL

Barbers Corners, IL

Murat Gökçe

Trip Overview

This short 22.6-mile drive from Mokena, IL, to Barbers Corners, IL, is a quick 31-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Tollway, Maple Road, and Wolf Road, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for local travel. There are no designated overnight stops, and the drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a rather engaging local experience rather than a long-haul adventure. You can easily complete this trip and be back home or at your next destination within the same day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 12.3 mi 13m
Maple Road 3.5 mi 4m
Wolf Road 2.6 mi 4m
East Boughton Road 2.1 mi 4m
West 179th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West South West Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 12.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wolf Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
2

Turn left onto West 179th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 179th Street
3

Turn left onto US 6

0.4 mi · 34 sec · West South West Highway
4

Continue on US 6

3.5 mi · 4 min · Maple Road
5

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 355

12 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 13 Toward Boughton Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 13 sec
Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto CH 67

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Boughton Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on CH 67

210 ft · 19 sec · East Boughton Road
11

Arrive at destination

CH 67

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m 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
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m 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
20.1 mi into trip | ~26m 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
20.4 mi into trip | ~26m 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
20.5 mi into trip | ~27m 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

$3.77 one way

$7.54 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.62 $4.11 $8.23
premium $5.25 $4.67 $9.35
diesel $6.28 $5.58 $11.17

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Veterans Memorial Tollway (12.3 mi) $0.86

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Mokena, IL

Afternoon in Mokena on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WNW 15 to 20 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 9:58PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Barbers Corners, IL

Afternoon in Barbers Corners on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Cloudy

WNW 15 to 20 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 9:58PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA 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

31m 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 31-minute excursion. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 22.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This route requires your attention throughout, as it's not a simple point-A-to-point-B highway cruise but rather a series of connections that define its character.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 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 22.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

753 ft 663 ft

Total Climb

204 ft

Total Descent

184 ft

Highest Point

753 ft

~12.9 mi in

Elevation Range

90 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 Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bolingbrook along the way.

Bolingbrook

20.4 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Mokena, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1880

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 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m 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 12.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.86 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 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 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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