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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.43 mi
24.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosewood Heights
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosewood Heights
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
Pontoon Beach
IL

Town

From Rosewood Heights
10.5 mi
00h 13m
To Troy
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northmoor Place

    529 ft · 28 sec · Northmoor Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Airline Court

    555 ft · 15 sec · West Airline Court

  3. 3

    Turn right

    56 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South 9th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South 9th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road

    2660 ft · 1 min · East Edwardsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Edwardsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 South

    2081 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis

    2973 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    3208 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 East
8.05 mi · 37%
IL 255 South
6.01 mi · 28%
East Edwardsville Road
1.8 mi · 8%
Edwardsville Road
1.63 mi · 8%
South 9th Street
1.44 mi · 7%
I 55 South
1.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontoon Beach
00h 13m from Rosewood Heights
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

20 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

33 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

63 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosewood Heights and Troy. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).

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#1 Rosewood Heights

Census designated place

Population4,038
Coordinates38.8878300, -90.0848300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population10,399
Coordinates38.7292100, -89.8831500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Northmoor Place (-90.085175, 38.887825)
End: North Main Street (-89.883188, 38.729215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosewood Heights and Troy. The current time is 05:09:55.

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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.