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Trip from Horton, KS to Overland Park, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

84.8 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Horton, KS, KS

Horton, KS

Zsolt Pujsz

Downtown Overland Park, KS, KS

Overland Park, KS

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

Horton, KS to Overland Park, KS is 84.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via I 29, US 73 Highway, and 45 Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the familiar Great Plains landscape, offering a straightforward trip within the same state. Expect a mixed driving experience, not overly strenuous, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Given its relatively short duration and moderate fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a visit to a neighboring area without requiring extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Horton, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 16.8 mi 18m
US 73 Highway 15.7 mi 23m
45 Highway 13.7 mi 18m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway 12.3 mi 14m
US Highway 73 8.2 mi 9m
273 Highway 4.6 mi 6m
Metcalf Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
Southwest 59 Highway 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 16.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horton, KS and Overland Park, KS.

1

Start on US 159

0.5 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
2

Turn right onto US 73; KS 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
3

Continue on US 73; KS 20

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 110th Street
4

Continue on US 73; KS 20

8.2 mi · 9 min · US Highway 73
5

Continue on US 73

16 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
6

Continue on Woodlawn Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
7

Keep slight right at fork

472 ft · 9 sec
8

Turn slight right onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
9

Turn right onto South 4th Street

415 ft · 14 sec · South 4th Street
10

Turn left onto US 59

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Amelia Earhart Bridge
11

Continue on US 59; MO 273

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 59 Highway
12

Turn right onto MO 45; MO 273

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
13

Continue on MO 45; MO 273

14 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto MO 273

4.0 mi · 5 min · 273 Highway
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto MO 273

0.6 mi · 1 min · 273 Highway
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
17

Merge onto I 29; US 71

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 29; US 71
18

Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71

11 mi · 11 min · I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City Use the slight right lane.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 3B Toward I 635 South: Kansas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 635

1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635

11 mi · 12 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto West 80th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West 80th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto Marty Street

482 ft · 22 sec · Marty Street
27

Turn right onto West 81st Street

182 ft · 14 sec · West 81st Street
28

Turn left

134 ft · 9 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a single-day drive of under two hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the heaviest rush hour traffic in both Horton and Overland Park. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $13, and while there are no specific planned stops, it's wise to refuel before leaving Horton to ensure a smooth journey. The longest stretch on I 29 is 16.8 miles, so plan your last restroom break before entering that segment.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.4 miles from Horton, KS, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.8 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 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Horton, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Horton, KS

This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Horton, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 16.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Leavenworth, KS

42 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

Atchison, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weston, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 25min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18162167647

Visit website

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atchison, Kansas

1.3 mi

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Prairie Village, Kansas

2.5 mi

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18162167647

Visit website

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19134264674

Visit website

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19133845998

Visit website

Tao Tao Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 11:45 am–8 pm

+19133421331

Visit website

Corner Cafe Riverside

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Riverside, Missouri

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18167412570

Visit website

Cafe Des Amis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive

Parkville, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18165876767

Visit website

Caffetteria Modern Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19137443100

Visit website

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19133676105

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 50.3 and 82.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | MO 273 / 273 Highway

At end of road, turn left onto MO 273 / 273 Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 29; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
7
68 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 635 South: Kansas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3B Toward I 635 South: Kansas
6
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Harry Darby Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
82.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | Metcalf Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.26 one way

$26.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.56 $29.11
premium $4.89 $16.32 $32.64
diesel $5.61 $18.72 $37.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.87 $5.43

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 18, 2026

Origin

Horton, KS

Late night in Horton on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Partly Cloudy

NNW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:21AM CDT until April 19 at 4:38AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:20AM CDT until April 21 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Destination

Overland Park, KS

Late night in Overland Park on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed drive, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 29, US 73 Highway, and 45 Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 16.8 miles on I 29, offering a period of consistent highway travel. The road character shifts between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you progress, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic conditions.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 29.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.3 miles in near MO 273 / 273 Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 50.3 miles (MO 273 / 273 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Overland Park, KS

Full guide →

Overland Park is a city in northeastern Kansas within the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a melting-pot of both urban and suburban living. With 197,000 residents (2020), it is one of the most affluent cities in the U.S.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Overland Park, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 50.3 miles (MO 273 / 273 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Overland Park, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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