Origin
Horton, KS
Late night in Horton on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
57m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horton, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS covers 51 miles and takes about 57m 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 $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 51 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Leavenworth, KS is easy. At 57m 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 Leavenworth, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| 110th Street | — | — |
| Highway 73 | — | — |
| US 73 | — | — |
| South 22nd Street | — | — |
| US 59 | — | — |
| Skyway Highway | — | — |
| South 10th Street | — | — |
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 Leavenworth, 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
Turn right onto South 22nd Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 22nd Street
7
Turn left onto US 59 Highway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 59 Highway
8
Continue on Skyway Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyway Highway
9
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 10th Street
10
Continue on US 73 Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 73 Highway
11
Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
13
Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 20th Street
14
Turn left onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left
276 ft
·
20 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Horton, KS · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leavenworth, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leavenworth, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
57m 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 Leavenworth, KS covers 51 miles and takes about 57m 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 25.5 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 $7.97 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 Leavenworth, KS is easy. At 57m 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 Leavenworth, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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