How far is Albany, MO from Saint Charles, MO?
The driving distance from Albany, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Saint Charles.
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Start on East Jackson Street
59 m · 14 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Hundley Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Hundley Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right onto Page Street
98 m · 7 sec · Page Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
1135 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
154.7 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail
653 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital
596 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right onto MO 94
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Second Street
1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Saint Charles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
155 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Albany and 147.5 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.36 one way or $78.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Clarence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 228.77 mi (368.17 km).
#1 Albany
Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2486100, -94.3310700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Charles
A city in St.
| Population | 71,761 |
| Coordinates | 38.7839400, -90.4812300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.36 | $78.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $43.26 | $86.53 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $47.07 | $94.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $62.54 | $125.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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