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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.95 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.21 mi
11.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.95 mi
Kilometers
19.23 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosewood Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Godfrey
Tue, Apr 14, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Godfrey
2026-04-14T22:58
Arrive Rosewood Heights
Tue, Apr 14, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Godfrey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Upper Alton
IL

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

From Godfrey
6 mi
00h 09m
To Rosewood Heights
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Isabel Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Isabel Drive

    988 ft · 45 sec · Isabel Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Humbert Road

    1729 ft · 35 sec · Humbert Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 South

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

    1345 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Gordon F. Moore Park

    65 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East MacArthur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2264 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Airline Drive

    1362 ft · 39 sec · East Airline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Airline Court

    679 ft · 21 sec · West Airline Court

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northmoor Place

    529 ft · 23 sec · Northmoor Place

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 255 South
8.24 mi · 69%
North Center Street
0.89 mi · 7%
East MacArthur Drive
0.77 mi · 6%
Franklin Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
Humbert Road
0.33 mi · 3%
IL 111
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Alton
00h 09m from Godfrey
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alton

2 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

32 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Godfrey and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).

Godfrey

#1 Godfrey

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population17,393
Coordinates38.9556000, -90.1867800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosewood Heights

Census designated place

Population4,038
Coordinates38.8878300, -90.0848300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)
End: Rosewood Heights (-90.08483, 38.88783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Godfrey and Rosewood Heights. The current time is 22:58:38.

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.