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Trip from 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

37m

Distance

25.3 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

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
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.

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city in Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats in Jackson County

Independence, MO

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Downtown Albany, MO, MO

Albany, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Independence, MO to Albany, MO covers 25.3 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, West US Highway 24 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 $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.3 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 (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.3 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 13 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 South Lynn 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 10 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 (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Lexington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lynn Street

Turn left onto South Lynn Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Lexington Avenue

Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward MO 291 North: Liberty

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward MO 291 North: Liberty
5
7.7 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
5
25 mi into trip | ~36m 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 Independence, MO to Albany, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.

Richmond

7.7 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 210 17 mi 21m
MO 291 4.5 mi 6m
West US Highway 24 2.1 mi 4m
North Noland Road 0.6 mi 1m
West 73rd Street 0.3 mi 1m
Brashears Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Lexington Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Lynn Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 210 — 17 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Albany, MO.

1

Start on East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 11 sec · East Kansas Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Lynn Street

406 ft · 19 sec · South Lynn Street
3

Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Noland Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Noland Road
5

Turn right onto US 24

2.1 mi · 4 min · West US Highway 24
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Liberty Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto MO 291

4.5 mi · 6 min · MO 291
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
9

Turn right onto MO 210

17 mi · 21 min · MO 210
10

Turn left onto Brashears Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Brashears Road
11

Turn right onto West 73rd Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 73rd Street
12

Turn left onto Albany Road

68 ft · 2 sec · Albany Road
13

Arrive at destination

Albany Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.96 one way

$7.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.34 $8.69
premium $4.89 $4.87 $9.74
diesel $5.61 $5.59 $11.17

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 $2.66 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Friday

Local time

1:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Albany, MO

Afternoon in Albany on Friday

Local time

1:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 to 20 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Independence, MO to Albany, MO covers 25.3 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, West US Highway 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.96 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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Lexington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from 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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