Origin
Barbers Corners, IL
Morning in Barbers Corners on Thursday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barbers Corners, IL to Joliet, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barbers Corners, IL
Murat Gökçe
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Joliet, IL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street, North Bolingbrook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Independence Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.7 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.
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 27m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Independence Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 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 around 0.1 miles in near CH 67 / East Boughton Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IL 53 / Independence Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (IL 53 / Ruby Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CH 67 / East Boughton Road
Continue onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 53 / Independence Boulevard
Turn right onto IL 53 / Independence Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 53 / Ruby Street
Turn left onto IL 53 / Ruby Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 53 / Jackson Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Turn left onto IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Boughton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ruby Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Independence Boulevard
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barbers Corners, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on CH 67
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Boughton Road
2
Continue on CH 67
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Boughton Road
3
Turn left onto IL 53
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
4
Turn right onto IL 53
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on IL 7; IL 53
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 53
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ruby Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 53
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chicago Street
8
Turn slight right onto Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ottawa Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jackson Street
10
Turn left onto IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ottawa Street
11
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Barbers Corners, IL · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Barbers Corners, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Thursday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 15 mph
60% chance
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
6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Joliet, IL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street, North Bolingbrook Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 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 $2.14 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 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IL 53 / Independence Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (IL 53 / Ruby Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barbers Corners, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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