Origin
East Independence, MO
Afternoon in East Independence on Friday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to Albany, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Albany, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from East Independence, MO to Albany, MO covers 25.5 miles and takes about 36m 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 miles on MO 210. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.5 miles, with most of the trip on MO 210 and MO 291. The longest continuous stretch is about 17 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 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 Main Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Truman Road
Turn right onto East Truman Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Brashears Road
Turn left onto Brashears Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West 73rd Street
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Independence, MO to Albany, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 210 | 17 mi | 21m |
| MO 291 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| East Truman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Albany, MO.
1
Start on East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 9th Street South
2
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
3
Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Truman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto MO 291
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 291
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
7
Turn right onto MO 210
17 mi
·
21 min
·
MO 210
8
Turn left onto Brashears Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brashears Road
9
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 73rd Street
10
Turn left onto Albany Road
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albany Road
11
Arrive at destination
Albany Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Albany, MO
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 East Independence, MO to Albany, MO covers 25.5 miles and takes about 36m 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 12.8 miles from East Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Independence, MO to Albany, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
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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