Origin
Horton, KS
Night in Horton on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 73 Highway, Amelia Earhart Drive, US Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on US 73 Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 51.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 73 Highway and Amelia Earhart Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on US 73 Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 73 Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 73 Highway and Amelia Earhart Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 73; KS 20 / East 15th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
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 1h 9m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 73; KS 20 / East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (US 73 / South 22nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 59; US 73 / US 59 Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 73; KS 20 / East 15th Street
Turn right onto US 73; KS 20 / East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
3
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 73 / South 22nd Street
Turn right onto US 73 / South 22nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 59; US 73 / US 59 Highway
Turn left onto US 59; US 73 / US 59 Highway
Navigation decision point
4
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
Turn left onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 73 Highway | 27 mi | 36m |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 73 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Spruce Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 20th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Skyway Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 73 Highway
— 27 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton, KS and Leavenworth, 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
Turn right onto US 73
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 22nd Street
7
Turn left onto US 59; US 73
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 59 Highway
8
Continue on US 59; US 73
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyway Highway
9
Turn right onto US 73; K-7
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 10th Street
10
Continue on US 73; K-7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 73 Highway
11
Continue on US 73; K-7
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
13
Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 20th Street
14
Turn left onto KS 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left
277 ft
·
20 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Horton, KS · 36m 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 25.6 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leavenworth, KS
The final approach into Leavenworth, 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
$8.00 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
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
Night in Leavenworth on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
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
1h 9m 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 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 73 Highway, Amelia Earhart Drive, US Highway 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $8.00 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 1h 9m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 73; KS 20 / East 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (US 73 / South 22nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 59; US 73 / US 59 Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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