Origin
Saint Joseph, MO
Late night in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
12:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, MO to Albany, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, MO
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Albany, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Albany, MO covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rochester Road, US 169, North Alanthus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on Rochester Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Joseph, MO to Albany, MO covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rochester Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 12th 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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 12th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 29 Business; US 169 / North Belt Highway): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (US 169 / North Alanthus Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 12th Street
Turn sharp left onto North 12th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 29 Business; US 169 / North Belt Highway
At end of road, turn left onto I 29 Business; US 169 / North Belt Highway
Navigation decision point
4
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 169 / North Alanthus Avenue
Turn right onto US 169 / North Alanthus Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 136 Business; MO 85 / North Hundley Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 136 Business; MO 85 / North Hundley Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
East Jackson Street
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Road | 22.5 mi | 33m |
| US 169 | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| North Alanthus Avenue | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| US 136 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Ashland Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 136 Business | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Frederick Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lovers Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rochester Road
— 22.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, MO and Albany, MO.
1
Start on Walter Welsh Avenue
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
Walter Welsh Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto North 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto I 29 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Frederick Avenue
4
Turn left onto Ashland Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashland Avenue
5
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lovers Lane
6
At end of road, turn left onto I 29 Business; US 169
450 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Belt Highway
7
Turn straight
350 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 169
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Rochester Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 169
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 169
10
Turn right onto US 169
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
North Alanthus Avenue
11
Continue on US 136
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 136
12
Turn right onto US 136 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 136 Business
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 136 Business; MO 85
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Hundley Street
14
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Jackson Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Jackson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Saint Joseph, MO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Saint Joseph, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, MO
The final approach into Albany, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
12:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Savannah, MO
28 mi in
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
2 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
1h 26m 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 Saint Joseph, MO to Albany, MO covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rochester Road, US 169, North Alanthus Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Saint Joseph, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 12th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (I 29 Business; US 169 / North Belt Highway): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (US 169 / North Alanthus Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Joseph, MO to Albany, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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