How far is Shawnee, KS from Horton, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Horton, KS is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Horton.
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Start on Bond Street
977 ft · 45 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 635 North
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
1227 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Continue on 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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Turn right onto 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
126 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
2633 ft · 53 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on East 15th Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
2451 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee 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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Horton?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 41.3 miles from Shawnee and 41.3 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny 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 Shawnee and Horton. Straight-line distance: 60.69 mi (97.67 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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