Origin
Horton, KS
Morning in Horton on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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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 54m
Distance
87.2 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, I 435, Amelia Earhart Drive 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 $12.95 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
43.6 miles from Horton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.2 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 87.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 73 Highway and I 435. 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 32 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 I 435. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita...
8
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita...
7
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
7
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
9
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 73 Highway | 27 mi | 36m |
| I 435 | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| MO 45 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 73 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| MO 45 Spur | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Metropolitan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Skyway Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 73 Highway
— 27 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton, KS and Lenexa, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
12
Continue on US 73; K-7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Road
13
Continue on US 73; K-7
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
14
Continue on MO 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 92
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward MO 45 Spur: Farley
16
Turn straight onto MO 45 Spur
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 45 Spur
17
Turn right
109 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 45 South: Parkville
18
Turn right onto MO 45
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 45
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 435 South: Topeka
20
Merge onto I 435
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
Use the right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 83
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
Use the right lane.
27
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 95th Street
28
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
30
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
31
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
32
Arrive at 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 43.6 miles from Horton, KS, or about 58m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 58m 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 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 87.2 miles and 1h 54m.
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.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Horton, KS · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.6 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
$12.95 one way
$25.89 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| premium | $4.65 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
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
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning in Lenexa on Saturday
Local time
7:03 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Horton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 73 Highway, I 435, Amelia Earhart Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 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 $12.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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