How far is Liberty, MO from Albany, MO?
The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Albany, MO is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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 Cooper County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Albany.
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Start on County Road 440
66 m · 15 sec · County Road 440
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Turn left onto County Road 471
119 m · 18 sec · County Road 471
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO F: Millersburg, Fulton
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1043 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit left toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
1495 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West 73rd Street
1666 ft · 1 min · West 73rd Street
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Turn right onto Albany Road
21 m · 3 sec · Albany Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Albany?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Blackwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Liberty and 75.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Blackwater
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 Blackwater.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Albany. Straight-line distance: 121.47 mi (195.48 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 32,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.6892100, -91.9593500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 39.2233400, -94.1132800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-94.11328, 39.22334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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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