Origin
Overland Park, KS
Afternoon in Overland Park on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 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 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 81st Street, Marty Street, West 80th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.30 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
42.5 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 85.1 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.
West 81st 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 Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 81st Street | — | — |
| Marty Street | — | — |
| West 80th Street | — | — |
| Metcalf Avenue | — | — |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 29 North | — | — |
| MO 273 North | — | — |
| 273 Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 81st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Horton, KS.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 81st Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
Marty Street
4
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 80th Street
5
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
6
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
10
Merge slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
11
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
13
Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
14
Turn left onto 273 Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
15
Continue on 273 Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
16
Turn right onto 45 Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
45 Highway
17
Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 45 Highway
18
Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 59 Highway
19
Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amelia Earhart Bridge
20
Turn right onto South 4th Street
413 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
23
Continue on US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
24
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
25
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
26
Continue on East 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
27
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
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 42.5 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 57m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 57m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horton, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Overland Park, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Overland Park, 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 42.5 mi from Overland Park, KS · 57m 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 42.5 miles from Overland Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Horton, KS
The final approach into Horton, 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
$13.30 one way
$26.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
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: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
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
Horton, KS
Afternoon in Horton on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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 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 55m 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 Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 81st Street, Marty Street, West 80th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Overland Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.30 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 Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Horton, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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