Origin
Barbers Corners, IL
Morning in Barbers Corners on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barbers Corners, IL to Lockport, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barbers Corners, IL
Murat Gökçe
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Lockport, IL covers 9.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Independence Boulevard, North Bolingbrook Drive, West 9th Street 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 $1.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
727 ft
564 ft
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
185 ft
Highest Point
727 ft
Elevation Range
163 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CH 67 / East Boughton Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.7 miles (IL 7 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
IL 7 / West 9th Street
Turn left onto IL 7 / West 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| West 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Boughton Road | 0.2 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 Lockport, 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
Turn left onto IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lockport, IL
Morning in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
11:06 AM
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
18m 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 Lockport, IL covers 9.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Independence Boulevard, North Bolingbrook Drive, West 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 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 $1.52 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.
The drive from Barbers Corners, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.7 miles (IL 7 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barbers Corners, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 564 ft to 727 ft elevation with about 53 ft of total climbing.
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