Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Saturday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Albany, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Albany, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Albany, MO covers 37.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 210, I 470, MO 291 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 $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on MO 210 and I 470. 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 12 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 I 470. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Albany, MO is easy. At 53m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (I 470): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.2 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
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 470
Merge onto I 470 toward I 470 North: Saint Louis
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 470 North: Saint Louis
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Brashears Road
Turn left onto Brashears Road
Navigation decision point
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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.
Between Lee's Summit, MO and Albany, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Richmond.
Saint Louis
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Richmond
20.2 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 210 | 17 mi | 21m |
| I 470 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| MO 291 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Douglas Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 73rd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Brashears Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 210
— 17 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Albany, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
358 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Douglas Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 470
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
I 470
Toward I 470 North: Saint Louis
6
Continue on MO 291
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 291
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MO 210: North Kansas City, Richmond
8
Turn right onto MO 210
17 mi
·
21 min
·
MO 210
9
Turn left onto Brashears Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brashears Road
10
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 73rd Street
11
Turn left onto Albany Road
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albany Road
12
Arrive at destination
Albany Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Lee's Summit, MO · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Albany, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
1:02 AM
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
16 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
53m 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 Lee's Summit, MO to Albany, MO covers 37.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 210, I 470, MO 291. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Lee's Summit, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.91 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.
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Albany, MO is easy. At 53m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (I 470): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lee's Summit, MO and Albany, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Richmond.
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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