Trip from Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Independence Boulevard, South Bolingbrook Drive, West 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Lockport, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, IL?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, IL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m

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 Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, IL covers 9.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Independence Boulevard, South 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 $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 5 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 1 miles in near IL 53 / Independence Boulevard.

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 17m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (IL 53 / Independence Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

5

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 53 / Independence Boulevard

Turn right onto IL 53 / Independence Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive

Turn left onto IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Turn right onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Independence Boulevard	5.4 mi	9m
South Bolingbrook Drive	3 mi	6m
West 9th Street	1 mi	1m
East Boughton Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Independence Boulevard — 5.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Barbers Corners, IL.

1

Start on IL 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street

2

Turn right onto IL 53

5.4 mi · 9 min · Independence Boulevard

Use the right lane.

3

Turn left onto IL 53

3.0 mi · 6 min · South Bolingbrook Drive

Use the left lane.

4

Turn right onto CH 67

66 ft · 1 sec · East Boughton Road

Use the right lane.

5

Arrive at destination

CH 67

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.47 one way

$2.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.61	$3.23
premium	$4.89	$1.81	$3.62
diesel	$5.61	$2.08	$4.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.99	$0.45
Efficient EV	2.4	$0.82	$0.38
EV Truck/SUV	3.8	$1.32	$0.60

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Lockport, IL

Afternoon in Lockport on Thursday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Destination

Barbers Corners, IL

Afternoon in Barbers Corners on Thursday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

11 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

17m 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 Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, IL covers 9.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Independence Boulevard, South 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 4.7 miles from Lockport, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 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 17m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (IL 53 / Independence Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (IL 53 / South Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (CH 67 / East Boughton Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lockport, IL to Barbers Corners, 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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