Origin
Rosewood Heights, IL
Afternoon in Rosewood Heights on Sunday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosewood Heights, IL to Edwardsville, IL
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosewood Heights, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Edwardsville, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Rosewood Heights and Edwardsville, Illinois, this 9.8-mile journey is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly easy, as you will likely spend only about $1 on fuel to complete the transit. Since the route stays entirely within the Midwest, you won't experience any major regional transitions or terrain shifts. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a simple link between these two Illinois communities. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, this short distance requires no overnight planning.
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
4.9 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route instead of relying on high-speed interstates. You won't spend any time on major highways, as the entire 9.8 miles consist of surface streets like East Edwardsville Road, South 9th Street, and North Main Street. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 6.7-mile stretch along East Edwardsville Road, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. Because the route relies on local roads rather than highway travel, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. It is a classic local drive that demands a bit more attention to navigation than a straight-shot interstate route would.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Edwardsville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Airline Court.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (East Edwardsville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Airline Court
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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East Edwardsville Road
Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Navigation decision point
7
9.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
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South Buchanan Street
Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Edwardsville Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South 9th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Vandalia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Airline Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northmoor Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Buchanan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Edwardsville Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosewood Heights, IL and Edwardsville, IL.
1
Start on Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northmoor Place
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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West Airline Court
3
Turn right
185 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn straight onto South 9th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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South 9th Street
5
Turn left onto East Edwardsville Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
6
Turn left onto IL 143
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
7
Continue on IL 143; IL 159
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East Vandalia Street
9
Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
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South Buchanan Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
South Buchanan Street
Trip Plan
Since this is such a brief drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and overall pace. You can easily complete the trip without needing to schedule any stops, as the 18-minute duration is quite manageable. Because you are navigating local streets like North Main Street, keep a close watch for changing speed limits and residential traffic patterns. Use the $1 fuel estimate as a baseline to ensure your tank is ready for the quick trek. The biggest advantage here is the lack of highway congestion, so feel free to head out whenever it best fits your schedule without worrying about long-haul planning.
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 4.9 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 miles.
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 9.8 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwardsville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rosewood Heights, 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 Rosewood Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rosewood Heights, 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.
The longest stretch is on East Edwardsville Road for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Rosewood Heights, IL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
Arriving in Edwardsville, IL
The final approach into Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville, 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
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Edwardsville, IL
Afternoon in Edwardsville on Sunday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Rosewood Heights, IL to Edwardsville, IL covers 9.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Edwardsville Road, South 9th Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Rosewood Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Airline Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (East Edwardsville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rosewood Heights, IL to Edwardsville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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