How far is East Independence, MO from Albany, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Albany, MO is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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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 02h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Albany.
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Start on East 9th Street South
24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2081 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
48 mi · 51 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1453 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Dilley Street
8 mi · 14 min · Dilley Street
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
59 m · 9 sec · East Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
48 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving East Independence and Patchy Drizzle near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Albany?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 47.4 miles from East Independence and 47.4 miles from Albany.
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 15.1 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 2:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around East Independence and Patchy Drizzle near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Albany. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.23 km).
#1 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2486100, -94.3310700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-94.33107, 40.24861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.09 | $40.17 |
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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