How far is Horton, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Horton, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horton and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton and Leavenworth.
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Start on 1st Avenue East
2451 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Turn right onto South 22nd Street
610 ft · 17 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn left onto US 59 Highway
2012 ft · 38 sec · US 59 Highway
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Continue on Skyway Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
597 ft · 10 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
10.3 mi · 12 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1110 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horton and Leavenworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 73 Highway
Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Horton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horton to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atchison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Horton and 25.4 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Atchison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atchison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horton and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 40.25 mi (64.78 km).
#1 Horton
Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.6605600, -95.5263700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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