Origin
Collinsville, IL
Late night in Collinsville on Wednesday
Local time
1:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collinsville, IL
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Rosewood Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Grove Avenue, South Morrison Avenue, Vandalia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Collinsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Grove Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Grove Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Morrison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vandalia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Keebler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beltline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bluff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseshoe Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Grove Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, IL and Rosewood Heights, IL.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Grove Avenue
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Grove Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Morrison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Morrison Avenue
4
Continue on Vandalia Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Vandalia Street
5
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Park Avenue
6
Continue on North Keebler Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Keebler Avenue
7
Turn left onto Beltline Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beltline Road
8
Turn slight right
325 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn straight onto North Bluff Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Bluff Road
10
Turn left onto Horseshoe Lake Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Lake Road
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Interstate 255
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Interstate 255
13
Continue straight
6.8 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
15
Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwardsville Road
16
Turn slight right
118 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn straight onto East Edwardsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
18
Turn right onto North 9th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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North 9th Street
19
Turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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West Airline Court
20
Turn right onto Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northmoor Place
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Collinsville, IL, or about 15m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.6 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosewood Heights, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Collinsville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collinsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 19.6 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collinsville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Collinsville, IL · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Collinsville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rosewood Heights, IL
The final approach into Rosewood Heights, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rosewood Heights, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rosewood Heights, IL
Late night in Rosewood Heights on Wednesday
Local time
1:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Grove Avenue, South Morrison Avenue, Vandalia Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Collinsville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collinsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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