How far is Wood River, IL from Rosewood Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Wood River, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood River and Rosewood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood River and Rosewood Heights.
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Start on East Ferguson Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · East Ferguson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wood River Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · South Wood River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South 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 Wood River 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.
South 9th Street
Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.82 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wood River and Chance Rain Showers near Rosewood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wood River to Rosewood Heights?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Wood River and 1.5 miles from Rosewood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wood River and Chance Rain Showers near Rosewood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Roxana
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 Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood River and Rosewood Heights. Straight-line distance: 1.97 mi (3.17 km).
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.8611600, -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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