How far is Albany, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Albany, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Shelby County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and St. Louis.
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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
101.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Street
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South 14th Street
1715 ft · 42 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and St. Louis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 then Partly Sunny near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 158 miles from Albany and 155.2 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.70 one way or $83.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny near St. Louis.
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 St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 247.34 mi (398.05 km).
#1 Albany
Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2486100, -94.3310700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.70 | $83.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $49.87 | $99.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $66.26 | $132.51 |
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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