Origin
Albany, MO
Night in Albany on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, MO
Valeria Boltneva
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, MO to East Independence, MO covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 210, MO 291, East Truman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on MO 210. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on MO 210 and MO 291. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on MO 210.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 210 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 210 and MO 291. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 73rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 73rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Brashears Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (MO 210): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 73rd Street
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Brashears Road
At end of road, turn left onto Brashears Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 210
Turn right onto MO 210
Navigation decision point
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward MO 291 South: Independence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 210 | 17.1 mi | 21m |
| MO 291 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| East Truman Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West 73rd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Brashears Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 210
— 17.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on Albany Road
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Albany Road
2
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 73rd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Brashears Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Brashears Road
4
Turn right onto MO 210
17 mi
·
21 min
·
MO 210
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto MO 291
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 291
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward East Truman Road
8
Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
9
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
10
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
11
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Independence, MO
Night in East Independence on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, MO to East Independence, MO covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 210, MO 291, East Truman Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Albany, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 73rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Brashears Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (MO 210): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albany, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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