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Trip from New Lenox, 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

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

Save up to 7 min
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.

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States

New Lenox, IL

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Downtown Barbers Corners, IL, IL

Barbers Corners, IL

Murat Gökçe

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 8

5 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

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.97 $5.93
premium $4.72 $3.38 $6.76
diesel $4.80 $3.44 $6.87

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

New Lenox, IL

Night in New Lenox on Monday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:48PM CDT until July 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:47PM CDT until July 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Barbers Corners, IL

Night in Barbers Corners on Monday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NNE 5 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:48PM CDT until July 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:47PM CDT until July 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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 cooler 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

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

771 ft 657 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

229 ft

Highest Point

771 ft

~14.3 mi in

Elevation Range

114 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 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 →

Founded 1946

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.

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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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