Origin
Barbers Corners, IL
Afternoon in Barbers Corners on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barbers Corners, IL to New Lenox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.1 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barbers Corners, IL
Murat Gökçe
New Lenox, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to New Lenox, IL covers 18.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Cedar Road, East Boughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: South Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: South Suburbs
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| North Cedar Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Boughton Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Lincoln Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barbers Corners, IL and New Lenox, IL.
1
Start on CH 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Boughton Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: South Suburbs
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Road
6
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
311 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Church Street
9
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Barbers Corners, IL · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Barbers Corners, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Lenox, IL
The final approach into New Lenox, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Lenox, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(12.1 mi)
$0.85
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: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $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
New Lenox, IL
Afternoon in New Lenox on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to New Lenox, IL covers 18.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Cedar Road, East Boughton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Barbers Corners, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barbers Corners, IL to New Lenox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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