How far is Lenexa, KS from Horton, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Horton, KS is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Horton.
-
1
Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
-
2
Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
-
3
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
-
4
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
-
5
Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
-
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North
2254 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
1389 ft · 42 sec
-
10
Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway
-
11
Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
59 m · 11 sec
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth
1.1 km · 1 min
-
14
Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
-
15
Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
-
16
Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
10.7 mi · 13 min · Amelia Earhart Drive
-
17
Continue on US 73 Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · US 73 Highway
-
18
Continue on South 10th Street
553 ft · 9 sec · South 10th Street
-
19
Turn left onto Skyway Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Skyway Highway
-
20
Continue on US 59 Highway
1756 ft · 33 sec · US 59 Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right
88 m · 8 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto South 22nd Street
130 m · 12 sec · South 22nd Street
-
23
Turn left onto US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
-
24
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
-
25
Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
-
26
Continue on East 15th Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
-
27
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
2451 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Horton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Chance Rain Showers near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Horton?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Lenexa and 43 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Chance Rain Showers near Horton.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Platte City City Hall
Tracy Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kickapoo.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Horton. Straight-line distance: 64.67 mi (104.08 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horton
Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.6605600, -95.5263700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horton (-95.52637, 39.66056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kansas · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.