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

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.76 mi
03h 10m
Flight
129.78 mi
208.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.76 mi
Kilometers
265.15 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grandview
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
82.3 mi
01h 35m
To Rosewood Heights
82.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then 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 Champaign and Rosewood Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  11. 11

    Continue on East Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Airline Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Airline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Airline Court

    679 ft · 21 sec · West Airline Court

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northmoor Place

    529 ft · 23 sec · Northmoor Place

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northmoor Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 50%
I 55 South
67.9 mi · 41%
State Route 140
9.61 mi · 6%
East Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
East Airline Drive
1.34 mi · 1%
North Bellwood Drive
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
01h 35m from Champaign
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign 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 Champaign to Rosewood Heights?

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Champaign and 82.5 miles from Rosewood Heights.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Rosewood Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grandview, 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 Grandview.

RAIL

Springfield station

3 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

64 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

94 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 129.78 mi (208.86 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosewood Heights

Census designated place

Population4,038
Coordinates38.8878300, -90.0848300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Rosewood Heights (-90.08483, 38.88783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22.01 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 44.02 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 Champaign and Rosewood Heights. The current time is 01:40:42.

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.