Origin
Horton, KS
Morning in Horton on Thursday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 15th Street, 110th Street, Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 73.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| 110th Street | — | — |
| Highway 73 | — | — |
| US 73 | — | — |
| Woodlawn Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Amelia Earhart Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on 1st Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
2
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
3
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
4
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
5
Continue on US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
6
Continue on Woodlawn Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
7
Keep slight right
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
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 4th Street
10
Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Bridge
11
Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 59 Highway
12
Turn right onto Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 45 Highway
13
Continue on 45 Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
45 Highway
14
Turn left onto 273 Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
16
Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
17
Merge slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
18
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 635 South: Kansas
21
Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South: Fairfax District Way
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69 South: Fairfax District Way
23
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
24
Turn left
148 ft
·
11 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Horton, KS · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kansas City, KS
The final approach into Kansas City, KS 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
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.18 | $28.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Kansas City, KS
Morning in Kansas City on Thursday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
21 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 23m 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 Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 15th Street, 110th Street, Highway 73. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Horton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.52 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 Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horton, KS to Kansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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