Origin
Mokena, IL
Morning in Mokena on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Mokena, IL
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Barbers Corners, IL
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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 75 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
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
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
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Barbers Corners, IL
Morning in Barbers Corners on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
14 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
31m 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?
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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.
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. 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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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