Origin
Horton, KS
Afternoon in Horton on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horton, KS to Shawnee, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 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 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Horton, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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 $12.62 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
40.4 miles from Horton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 80.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Shawnee, KS is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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 right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Shawnee Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Shawnee Drive
24
Keep slight right
138 ft
·
3 sec
25
Turn right onto Shawnee Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Drive
26
Turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
47th Street
27
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
28
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 40.4 miles from Horton, KS, or about 45m 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 45m 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 Shawnee, 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 80.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 40.4 mi from Horton, KS · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Horton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shawnee, KS
The final approach into Shawnee, 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
$12.62 one way
$25.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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 31m 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 Shawnee, KS covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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 40.4 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 $12.62 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 Shawnee, KS is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horton, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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