Origin
Edwardsville, IL
Morning in Edwardsville on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwardsville, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, IL
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Rosewood Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Edwardsville and Rosewood Heights, you are looking at a brief 9.8-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short commute is entirely contained within the Illinois Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day outing or a simple point-to-point drive. You won't need to budget much for travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost is only about $1. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone needing to navigate between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| North 9th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Edwardsville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 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:
Edwardsville Road
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, IL and Rosewood Heights, IL.
1
Start on South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
2
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Vandalia Street
3
Turn right onto IL 143; IL 159
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on IL 143
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Edwardsville Road
5
Turn slight right
116 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Edwardsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
7
Turn right onto North 9th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 9th Street
8
Turn left onto West Airline Court
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Airline Court
9
Turn right onto Northmoor Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northmoor Place
10
Arrive at destination
Northmoor Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Airline Court
Turn left onto West Airline Court
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Northmoor Place
Turn right onto Northmoor Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Rosewood Heights, IL
Morning in Rosewood Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
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
4 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path relies on navigating Edwardsville Road, North 9th Street, and North Main Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.2-mile segment on Edwardsville Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. Because the drive is entirely local, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through residential or suburban street layouts. The personality of this route is defined by its steady, low-speed pace rather than long, open stretches of pavement.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Edwardsville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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: near the start (IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Edwardsville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1818
Edwardsville is a city in St. Louis Metro East, Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Madison County Sheriff's House and Jail — Edwardsville, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Madison County
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Edwardsville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rosewood Heights, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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