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Houbolt Road Extension Tolls

Including Payment Types And I-Pass Information

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Tolls On the Houbolt Road Extension

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How much does it cost to take the Houbolt Road Extension?

Traveling across the Houbolt Road Extension, these tolls currently apply for the following vehicle classes:

▹ Toll as of April 1, 2024.

2-axles/Max: 7' tall/21' long/8.5' wide

I-Pass $2.15

Plate $6.15

2 or 3-axles/Max: 7'—12' tall/21'—46' long/8.5' wide

I-Pass $4.25

Plate $8.25

3-axles+/Over 12' tall / or 7'+ tall & 46'+ long/8.5'+ wide

I-Pass $8.50

Plate $12.50

Tolls on the Houbolt Road Extension are all-electronic. Drivers without a compatible toll pass will receive an invoice for their toll.

NOTICE: Every effort is made to provide you the official current, accurate tolls for the roadway you are traveling.

Paying This Toll

Who collects toll payments on The Houbolt Road Extension?

Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC ▹

License plate tolls allowed on this road.

How You Can Pay Tolls

cash

pass

app

plate

card

▹ RELATED: Plate Payments ▹

Compatible Transponders

These Can Be Used On The Houbolt Road Extension

Primary
Compatible Passes

I-pass
E-zpass
epass xtra
i-pass
quick pass
riverlink
sunpass pro
uni

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Calculate A Toll On The Houbolt Road Extension

Toll Calculator ▾

Data source: HouboltRoadExtension.com

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Travel Reference

Houbolt Road Extension Basic Facts

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Distance, Direction & Destinations

The following is a synopsis of the Houbolt Road Extension

► Approximate Total Distance: 1.4 miles/2.3 kilometers
► Travel Direction: Southbound and Northbound
► Starting exit and mile marker: Townline Road / Schweizer Road at MM 0.00, in Joliet.
► Ending exit and mile marker: US 6 at MM 1.40, in Joliet.
► Major Destinations:
- ▷ Joliet
- ▷ Chicago

▸ TOTAL DISTANCE MEASURES DRIVING DISTANCE BETWEEN STARTING AND ENDING EXITS FOR THIS ROADWAY

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Travel Times

1 minute @ 55 m.p.h.
1 minute @ 65 m.p.h.
1 minute @ 75 m.p.h.

Obey all speed limits! Travel times are approximate and are based on ideal travel conditions. The times displayed here do not take into account any variations in speed, including time taken for rest stops, fuel stops, lodging, adverse traffic conditions or other delays.

Toll Reference

TOLL CLASSES IN GENERAL

The most important thing to remember when counting axles is that you count ALL axles with wheels touching the ground. If the wheel is on the ground, the axle to which it is connected is counted by the toll agency levying the charges.

The following vehicle types or classes apply for your travel on the Houbolt Road Extension. In many cases, the only defining factor for your vehicle class is the number of axles. A guide for all classes and payments for Illinois may be found on the toll payments page.

Remember, when counting axles, make certain to count all axles with wheels touching the ground. Be sure to include axles on any trailers your vehicle may be towing. That is the criteria for determining the total axles on your vehicle.

▹ RELATED: Toll Payments ▹

CLASSES ON THE HOUBOLT ROAD EXTENSION

Tolls on the Houbolt Road Extension are calculated based on the number of axles for your vehicle.

The Houbolt Road Extension has 3 axle designations.

When calculating a toll, the following options will be available in the calculator's drop-down menu:

▸ 2-axles/Max: 7' tall/21' long/8.5' wide
▸ 2 or 3-axles/Max: 7'—12' tall/21'—46' long/8.5' wide
▸ 3-axles+/Over 12' tall / or 7'+ tall & 46'+ long/8.5'+ wide

Counting Axles Guide

▹ When counting axles, remember to count ALL axles with wheels touching the ground, including axles on any trailers you may be towing. This is the calculus tolling agencies will use to determine the number of axles on your vehicle.

Houbolt Road Extension Tolls