U.S. Route 73 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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US 73 highlighted in red
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| Route information | |
| Length | 113.14 mi (182.08 km)
91.120 mi (146.643 km) in Kansas
22.05 mi (35.49 km) in Nebraska |
| Existed | 1926–present |
| Major junctions | |
| South end |     I-70 / US-24 / US-40 / K-7 in Bonner Springs, KS |
K-7 in Atchison, KS US-59 in Atchison, KS US-36 in Hiawatha, KS |
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| North end |  US 75 in Dawson, NE |
| Location | |
| States: | Kansas, Nebraska |
| Counties: | KS: Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Atchison, Brown NE: Richardson |
| Highway system | |
| United States Numbered Highways List • Bannered • Divided • Replaced |
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U.S. Route 73 (or US 73) is a special road in the United States. It runs from south to north. This highway stretches for about 113 miles (182 kilometers). It connects the northeastern part of Kansas to the southeastern part of Nebraska.
The journey of US 73 begins in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Here, it meets I-70, a major cross-country highway. The northern end of US 73 is near Dawson, Nebraska. It connects with US 75 there.
Exploring US 73: The Route
US 73 is an important road that helps people travel between Kansas and Nebraska. It passes through different towns and landscapes.
US 73 in Kansas
US 73 starts its journey in Kansas City, Kansas. At first, it shares its path with other highways. These include US 24, US 40, and K-7.
After about two miles, US 24 and US 40 turn west. But US 73 keeps going north with K-7. They travel together through a town called Lansing. In Lansing, they cross paths with K-5.
Next, US 73 and K-7 continue north through Leavenworth. From Leavenworth, the road turns towards the northwest. It meets K-192 near Easton.
When US 73 reaches Atchison, it turns west. This is where K-7 ends its shared journey with US 73. In Atchison, US 73 starts sharing its route with US 59. They travel west together.
Near Lancaster, at the intersection with K-9, US 73 turns northwest. It then goes through Huron. It also travels with K-20 near Everest.
US 73 then heads west into Horton. Here, it meets US 159. These two highways, US 73 and US 159, then travel north together. They meet US 36 in Hiawatha.
After passing through Reserve in a northwest direction, US 73 and US 159 turn north. This is where they leave Kansas and enter the state of Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: U.S. Route 73 para niños
