Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
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Barbers Corners, IL
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This short 13.6-mile journey from Joliet, IL to Barbers Corners, IL is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 27 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street, and South Bolingbrook Drive, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger Midwest road trip, offering flexibility in your schedule. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so stay alert as you navigate through these Illinois communities.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.6 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along Independence Boulevard. As you travel, you'll transition through various local roads, including Broadway Street and South Bolingbrook Drive, meaning you'll be constantly adjusting your course. This isn't a route for settling into a long, straight cruise; rather, it requires consistent attention to navigation as you make your way through town.
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 US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 30 / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Bolingbrook Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Chicago Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Ruby Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Boughton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Barbers Corners, IL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
Turn left onto US 30
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
Continue on IL 53
Turn right onto IL 53
Continue on IL 53
Turn left onto IL 53
Turn right onto CH 67
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
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 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Joliet on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Barbers Corners on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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