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

The driving distance from Troy, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
20.78 mi
00h 29m
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
20.78 mi
Kilometers
33.45 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Rosewood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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 Troy
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Rosewood Heights
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Troy and Rosewood Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Edwardsville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1714 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2194 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville

    1196 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Edwardsville Road

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Edwardsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Airline Court

    679 ft · 21 sec · West Airline Court

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northmoor Place

    529 ft · 23 sec · Northmoor Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northmoor Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
7.28 mi · 35%
IL 255 North
6.49 mi · 31%
West Edwardsville Road
2.32 mi · 11%
Edwardsville Road
1.56 mi · 7%
North 9th Street
1.46 mi · 7%
I 55 North
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 West

Merge slight left

7.02 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontoon Beach
00h 14m from Troy
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Rosewood Heights?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 10.4 miles from Troy and 10.4 miles from Rosewood Heights.

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 5.4 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Troy and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population10,399
Coordinates38.7292100, -89.8831500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosewood Heights

Census designated place

Population4,038
Coordinates38.8878300, -90.0848300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-89.88315, 38.72921)
End: Rosewood Heights (-90.08483, 38.88783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Troy and Rosewood Heights. The current time is 03:50:15.

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.