Trip from Barbers Corners, IL to Homer Glen, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

21m

Distance

15 mi

24 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 20m ★

6 AM

0h 22m

8 AM

0h 26m

10 AM

0h 23m

12 PM

0h 23m

3 PM

0h 23m

5 PM

0h 26m

8 PM

0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Homer Glen, IL covers 15 miles and takes about 21m 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, West 159th Street, East Boughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 15 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 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 8.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 67 / East Boughton Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Depart onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward IL 7: 159th Street

3

14.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | IL 7 / West 159th Street

Continue onto IL 7 / West 159th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway	8.3 mi	9m
West 159th Street	4.1 mi	7m
East Boughton Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 8.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barbers Corners, IL and Homer Glen, 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

8.3 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward IL 7: 159th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Turn left onto IL 7

4.0 mi · 6 min · West 159th Street

6

Continue on IL 7

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West 159th Street

Use the left / uturn lanes.

7

Arrive at destination

IL 7

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.35 one way

$4.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.57	$5.15
premium	$4.89	$2.89	$5.77
diesel	$5.61	$3.31	$6.62

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Veterans Memorial Tollway (8.3 mi) $0.58

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$1

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.5	$1.58	$0.72
Efficient EV	3.8	$1.31	$0.60
EV Truck/SUV	6	$2.10	$0.96

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Barbers Corners, IL

Afternoon in Barbers Corners on Thursday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homer Glen, IL

Afternoon in Homer Glen on Thursday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

18 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

21m 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 Homer Glen, IL covers 15 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, West 159th Street, East Boughton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.35 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 is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

The route from Barbers Corners, IL to Homer Glen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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