How far is Albany, MO from St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO?
The driving distance from Albany, MO to St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
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Start on Albany Road
21 m · 4 sec · Albany Road
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Turn right onto West 73rd Street
1354 ft · 1 min · West 73rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brashears Road
840 ft · 41 sec · Brashears Road
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Turn right
17 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit right
808 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Kansas Street
3175 ft · 1 min · West Kansas Street
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
939 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 238
1760 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 238
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 238
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Continue on Airport Road
3174 ft · 1 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1063 ft · 47 sec · 11th Street
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Continue straight
900 ft · 40 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 29 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Ferrelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Albany and 39.3 miles from St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Ferrelview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
Gladstone City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
City Hall Health Center Public Parking Lot E
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferrelview.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Straight-line distance: 56.92 mi (91.6 km).
#1 Albany
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 39.2233400, -94.1132800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport
St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.771944, -94.909706 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (-94.909706, 39.771944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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