Origin
Mokena, IL
Morning in Mokena on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mokena, IL
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Barbers Corners, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 22.6-mile drive from Mokena, IL, to Barbers Corners, IL, is a quick 31-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing Veterans Memorial Tollway, Maple Road, and Wolf Road, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for local travel. There are no designated overnight stops, and the drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a rather engaging local experience rather than a long-haul adventure. You can easily complete this trip and be back home or at your next destination within the same day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 31-minute excursion. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 22.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This route requires your attention throughout, as it's not a simple point-A-to-point-B highway cruise but rather a series of connections that define its character.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Boughton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Boughton Road
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CH 67 / East Boughton Road
Turn left onto CH 67 / East Boughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bolingbrook along the way.
Bolingbrook
20.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Maple Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Wolf Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Boughton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West 179th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West South West Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokena, IL and Barbers Corners, IL.
1
Start on Wolf Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
2
Turn left onto West 179th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 179th Street
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West South West Highway
4
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 355
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13
Toward Boughton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto CH 67
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Boughton Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CH 67
210 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Boughton Road
11
Arrive at destination
CH 67
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Barbers Corners, IL
Morning in Barbers Corners on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL covers 22.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, Maple Road, Wolf Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Mokena, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mokena, IL to Barbers Corners, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bolingbrook along the way.
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