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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Horton, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

86 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

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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Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

Lenexa, KS to Horton, KS is 86 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via US 73 Highway and I-435, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, beginning in the suburban environment of Lenexa and transitioning to more rural landscapes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a visit to a nearby town without a significant time commitment. The majority of the route is on well-maintained roads, so you can expect a smooth ride for the entire 86 miles.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 73 Highway 27 mi 36m
I 435 20.1 mi 21m
Amelia Earhart Drive 10.7 mi 12m
Tom Watson Parkway 9.1 mi 12m
US Highway 73 8.2 mi 9m
MO 45 Spur 2.3 mi 3m
West 95th Street 2.3 mi 4m
Metropolitan Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 73 Highway — 27 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

256 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
4

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
5

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive
6

Turn right onto West 95th Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 435 North
8

Merge onto I 435

20 mi · 21 min · I 435
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 22 Toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
10

Turn left onto MO 45

9.1 mi · 12 min · Tom Watson Parkway
11

Turn left onto MO 45 Spur

2.3 mi · 3 min · MO 45 Spur
Use the left lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto MO 92

192 ft · 11 sec · MO 92
Toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
13

Continue on MO 92

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 92
Toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
14

Continue on K-92

1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
15

Continue on US 73; K-7

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
16

Continue on US 73; K-7

11 mi · 12 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
17

Continue on US 73; K-7

11 mi · 12 min · US 73 Highway
18

Continue on US 73; K-7

0.1 mi · 9 sec · South 10th Street
19

Turn left onto US 59; US 73

1.0 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway
20

Continue on US 59; US 73

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 59 Highway
21

Take the exit

288 ft · 8 sec
22

Turn straight onto US 73

426 ft · 12 sec · South 22nd Street
23

Turn left onto US 73

16 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
24

Continue on US 73

8.2 mi · 9 min · US Highway 73
25

Continue on US 73; KS 20

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 110th Street
26

Continue on US 73; KS 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
27

Turn left onto US 159

0.5 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
28

Arrive at destination

US 159

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, single-day trip of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should get you to Horton with plenty of daylight to spare. With only 86 miles, you likely won't need to make many stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Horton, as services may become less frequent on US 73 Highway. You can estimate your fuel cost at around $13 for this drive.

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 43 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43 miles or 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 1h 37m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS

This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 73 Highway for about 27 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

43 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

Lansing, KS

Fuel and coffee

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

Leavenworth, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from Lenexa, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jose Pepper's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shawnee, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19136311011

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Overland Park, Kansas

0.6 mi

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atchison, Kansas

0.9 mi

Jose Pepper's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.1

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19136311011

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.4

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19134264674

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.4

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19133676105

Visit website

Bob Evans

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.3

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19132991278

Visit website

Jazz a Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.3

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19133280003

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 95th Street

Turn right onto West 95th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
23.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 22 Toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
6
32.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | MO 45 Spur

Turn left onto MO 45 Spur

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.45 one way

$26.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.76 $29.52
premium $4.89 $16.55 $33.10
diesel $5.61 $18.99 $37.98

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

Skyway Highway (1 mi) $0.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 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 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.50

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 15, 2026

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Night in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Horton, KS

Night in Horton on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

20 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

1h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on US 73 Highway, including a stretch of 27 miles. The drive begins with some urban merging as you navigate I-435 before transitioning to more open highway cruising on US 73. Surface roads will likely become more prevalent as you approach your destination in Horton.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on US 73 Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 73 Highway and I 435. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 54m drive. You will face about 12 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Lenexa, KS to Horton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Parkville along the way.

Parkville

23.2 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in Lenexa, KS

Full guide →

Lenexa is a city in Eastern Kansas.

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: 86 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 (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27 miles on US 73 Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Skyway Highway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Horton, 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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