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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
56.92 mi
91.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.92 mi
Kilometers
91.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.32 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Jun 27, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-27T02:22
Arrive St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
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
Ferrelview
MO

Human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America

From Albany
39.2 mi
00h 49m
To St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport
39.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Albany Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 73rd Street

    1354 ft · 1 min · West 73rd Street

  3. 3

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

    840 ft · 41 sec · Brashears Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    17 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    808 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Kansas Street

    3175 ft · 1 min · West Kansas Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    26 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph

    2673 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron

    939 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 238

    1760 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 238

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 238

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · Airport Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1063 ft · 47 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    900 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
34.2 mi · 44%
West Kansas Street
11.7 mi · 15%
Brashears Road
5.49 mi · 7%
I 229 North
5 mi · 6%
Highway 238
1.43 mi · 2%
Airport Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrelview
00h 49m from Albany
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferrelview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Memorial Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Memorial Hall

Kansas City , KS
600 N 7th St Trfy, Kansas City, KS 66101
Rating 4.4/5 492 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place
Gladstone City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Gladstone City Hall

Gladstone , MO
7010 N Holmes St, Gladstone, MO 64118
Rating 3.3/5 20 reviews City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Health Center Public Parking Lot E

Kansas City , KS
619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

32 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

51 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

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).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Missouri

Population1,650
Coordinates39.2233400, -94.1132800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport

St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.771944, -94.909706
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-94.11328, 39.22334)
End: St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (-94.909706, 39.771944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and St. Joseph, Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The current time is 02:22:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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