Origin
Troy, IL
Night in Troy on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, IL
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Rosewood Heights, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, IL 255, West Edwardsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and IL 255. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and IL 255. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20B
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward IL 255 North: Alton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7B
Toward IL 255 North: Alton
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Airline Court
Turn left onto West Airline Court
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, IL and Rosewood Heights, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Edwardsville.
Springfield
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
|
via I 55
Kansas City
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
|
via I 55
Edwardsville
16.8 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 7 mi | 8m |
| IL 255 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| West Edwardsville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Edwardsville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 9th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 55 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Edwardsville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Airline Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, IL and Rosewood Heights, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto IL 162
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Edwardsville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 55; I 70
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 55; I 70
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 270
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 270
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7B
Toward IL 255 North: Alton
9
Merge onto IL 255
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 255
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
11
Turn straight onto IL 143
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwardsville Road
12
Turn slight right
116 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn straight onto East Edwardsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
14
Turn right onto North 9th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 9th Street
15
Turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Airline Court
16
Turn right onto Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northmoor Place
17
Arrive at destination
Northmoor Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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
Night in Rosewood Heights on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
29m 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 Troy, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, IL 255, West Edwardsville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Troy, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Troy, IL and Rosewood Heights, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Edwardsville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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