Origin
New Lenox, IL
Late night in New Lenox on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lenox, 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
27m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lenox, IL
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Barbers Corners, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.2-mile drive from New Lenox, Illinois, to Barbers Corners, Illinois, is easily manageable in just 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Cedar Road, and East Boughton Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3. Given its short distance and minimal duration, this route offers a straightforward trip within the Midwest region. It's designed for a simple point-to-point journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| East Boughton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox, IL and Barbers Corners, IL.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
175 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Haven Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Cedar Road
4
Continue on North Cedar Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Cedar Road
5
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 355
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward Boughton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CH 67
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Boughton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CH 67
210 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Boughton Road
12
Arrive at destination
CH 67
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Cedar Road
Enter roundabout onto North Cedar Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Barbers Corners on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
6 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
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?
Expect a drive with a 'turn-heavy' local feel. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway, the overall character is one of frequent changes in direction on surface streets. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you engaged with the local landscape rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The progression is less about covering vast distances and more about navigating through community roads, offering a more intimate driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Cedar Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (North Cedar Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 New Lenox, IL to Barbers Corners, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bolingbrook along the way.
Bolingbrook
16 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in New Lenox, IL
Full guide →The South Suburbs make up a region of Chicagoland, in Illinois. The region is generally defined as the area south of I-55 and the Chicago Skyway. Many of the communities immediately near Chicago continue to have an urban character while many of the southernmost communities are suburban and exurban.
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: 18.2 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.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barbers Corners, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (North Cedar Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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