Origin
Horton, KS
Late night in Horton on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horton, KS to Lenexa, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horton, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Horton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $12.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Horton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Lenexa, 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 Lenexa, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
12
Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Road
13
Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
14
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on MO 45 Spur: Farley
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
MO 45 Spur: Farley
16
Turn straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
17
Turn right onto MO 45 South: Parkville
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 45 South: Parkville
18
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 435 South: Topeka
20
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Des Moines
24
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
27
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
28
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
29
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
30
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
31
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 42.9 miles from Horton, KS, or about 46m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 85.8 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Horton, KS · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lenexa, KS
The final approach into Lenexa, 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
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.37 | $28.73 |
| premium | $4.65 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
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: 30 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
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.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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 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 32m 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 Lenexa, KS covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 42.9 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 $12.74 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 Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horton, KS to Lenexa, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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