Origin
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 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 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 47th Street, Shawnee Drive, I 635 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 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
41.3 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m 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 52m drive with frequent turns across 82.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
47th 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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 47th Street | — | — |
| Shawnee Drive | — | — |
| I 635 North | — | — |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 29 North | — | — |
| MO 273 North | — | — |
| 273 Highway | — | — |
| 45 Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
47th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Horton, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bond Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
47th Street
3
Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Drive
4
Take the ramp left toward I 635 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 635 North
5
Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
8
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
9
Merge slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
10
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
11
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
12
Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
13
Turn left onto 273 Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
14
Continue on 273 Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
15
Turn right onto 45 Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
45 Highway
16
Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 45 Highway
17
Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 59 Highway
18
Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amelia Earhart Bridge
19
Turn right onto South 4th Street
413 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
22
Continue on US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
23
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
24
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
25
Continue on East 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
26
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
27
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 41.3 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 56m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 56m 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 35m
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 Shawnee, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, KS
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Shawnee, 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 41.3 mi from Shawnee, KS · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.3 miles from Shawnee, 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
$12.90 one way
$25.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
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: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
12:15 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 52m 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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 47th Street, Shawnee Drive, I 635 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Shawnee, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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