How far is Rosewood Heights, IL from Troy, IL?
The driving distance from Rosewood Heights, IL to Troy, IL is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosewood Heights and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosewood Heights and Troy.
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Start on Northmoor Place
529 ft · 28 sec · Northmoor Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Airline Court
555 ft · 15 sec · West Airline Court
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Turn right
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South 9th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road
2660 ft · 1 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 South
2081 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
2973 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
3208 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
141 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
12 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosewood Heights and Troy.
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 270 East
Merge slight left
6.34 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Rosewood Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosewood Heights to Troy?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Pontoon Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Rosewood Heights and 11.2 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosewood Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Pontoon Beach
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 Pontoon Beach.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosewood Heights and Troy. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).
#1 Rosewood Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 4,038 |
| Coordinates | 38.8878300, -90.0848300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.7292100, -89.8831500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-89.883188, 38.729215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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