Origin
Saint Peters, MO
Afternoon in Saint Peters on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peters, 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
4h
Distance
206.2 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Peters, MO
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Albany, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Albany, MO covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, MO 13, MO 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.1 miles from Saint Peters, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 206.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h highway drive covering 206.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and MO 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.2 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 172.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MO 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 70.
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 4h 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 (I 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 70
Depart onto I 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
172.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 49
Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
6
197 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
4
199.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
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MO 10
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
206.1 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
Albany Road
Turn right onto Albany Road
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 Saint Peters, MO to Albany, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg along the way.
Warrensburg
172.2 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 172.2 mi | 3h 15m |
| MO 13 | 24.6 mi | 31m |
| MO 210 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| MO 10 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West 73rd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Albany Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 172.2 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Albany, MO.
1
Start on I 70
172 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 49
Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
3
Turn right onto MO 13
25 mi
·
31 min
·
MO 13
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
5
Continue on MO 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 10
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 10
258 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO 10
7
Continue on MO 210
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 210
8
Turn right onto West 73rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 73rd Street
9
Turn right onto Albany Road
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albany Road
10
Arrive at destination
Albany Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.1 miles from Saint Peters, MO, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Peters, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Peters, MO
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Saint Peters, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 172.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.1 mi from Saint Peters, MO · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Saint Peters, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.2 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Albany, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.24 one way
$64.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.39 | $70.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.68 | $79.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.53 | $91.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.87 | $13.20 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Columbia, MO
103 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Albany, MO covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, MO 13, MO 210. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.1 miles from Saint Peters, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 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 (I 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Albany, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg 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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