How far is Bloomington, IL from Rosewood Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.71 mi
02h 50m
Flight
124.62 mi
200.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.62 mi
Kilometers
200.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.5 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T00:37
Arrive Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Bloomington
72.9 mi
01h 25m
To Rosewood Heights
72.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Rosewood Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Rosewood Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Madison Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  13. 13

    Continue on East Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Airline Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Airline Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on West Airline Court

    679 ft · 21 sec · West Airline Court

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northmoor Place

    529 ft · 23 sec · Northmoor Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northmoor Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Rosewood Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 45%
I 55 South
62.6 mi · 43%
State Route 140
9.61 mi · 7%
East Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
East Airline Drive
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

65.7 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Rosewood Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Rosewood Heights?

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Bloomington and 72.8 miles from Rosewood Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Rosewood Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 124.62 mi (200.56 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosewood Heights

Census designated place

Population4,038
Coordinates38.8878300, -90.0848300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Rosewood Heights (-90.08483, 38.88783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Rosewood Heights. The current time is 00:37:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.