How far is Bethalto, IL from Rosewood Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Bethalto, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethalto and Rosewood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethalto and Rosewood Heights.
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Start on West Sherman Street
69 m · 8 sec · West Sherman Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
60 m · 12 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Erwin Plegge Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive
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Turn right onto East Airline Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Airline Drive
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Continue on West Airline Court
679 ft · 21 sec · West Airline Court
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Turn right onto Northmoor Place
529 ft · 23 sec · Northmoor Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northmoor Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethalto and Rosewood Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Airline Drive
Turn right onto East Airline Drive
1.34 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethalto and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosewood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethalto to Rosewood Heights?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Bethalto and 1.9 miles from Rosewood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethalto and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosewood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near East Alton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Alton.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethalto and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 2.8 mi (4.5 km).
#1 Bethalto
Village in Illinois
| Population | 9,201 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092100, -90.0406600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosewood Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 4,038 |
| Coordinates | 38.8878300, -90.0848300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosewood Heights (-90.08483, 38.88783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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