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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Turn slight right
36 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Edwardsville Road
2594 ft · 1 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto 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 Troy 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 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.
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.
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.
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 Troy and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).
#1 Troy
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.7292100, -89.8831500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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