How far is Albany, MO from East Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Albany, MO to East Independence, MO is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.29 mi
01h 43m
Flight
79.68 mi
128.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.68 mi
Kilometers
128.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.35 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Fri, Nov 6, 8:20 PM CST
Return by in Albany
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-11-06T18:36
Arrive East Independence
Fri, Nov 6, 8:20 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cameron
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Albany
47.6 mi
00h 51m
To East Independence
47.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and East Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and East Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    59 m · 14 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hundley Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Hundley Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Page Street

    98 m · 7 sec · Page Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1274 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road

    552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lightborne Road

    820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lightburne Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Leonard Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    45 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    10 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road

    1709 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and East Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
49.3 mi · 52%
North Hundley Street
14.9 mi · 16%
South Leonard Street
10.7 mi · 11%
Lightburne Street
2.72 mi · 3%
East Truman Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Main Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

2nd Street

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 51m from Albany
Leave By
3:02 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near East Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to East Independence?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Albany and 47.7 miles from East Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cameron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.

RAIL

Independence

74 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

117 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.23 km).

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#1 Albany

Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2486100, -94.3310700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jackson Street (-94.331069, 40.248743)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.36
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.68 $25.36
Mid-grade $4.15 $13.94 $27.87
Premium $4.51 $15.16 $30.33
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and East Independence. The current time is 18:36:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.