How far is Godfrey, IL from Rosewood Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Godfrey, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Godfrey and Rosewood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey and Rosewood Heights.
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Start on Isabel Street
95 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street
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Continue on Isabel Drive
988 ft · 45 sec · Isabel Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
1729 ft · 35 sec · Humbert Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 South
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto
1345 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Gordon F. Moore Park
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East MacArthur Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2264 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on North Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto East Airline Drive
1362 ft · 39 sec · 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 Godfrey 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.
I 255 South
Merge slight left
7.94 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Godfrey 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 Godfrey to Rosewood Heights?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Upper Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Godfrey and 6 miles from Rosewood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Godfrey and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosewood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Upper 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 Upper Alton.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Godfrey and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).
#1 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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