Below are driving directions to follow the Pony Express National Historic Trail west through Kansas, from Missouri to Nebraska. A simple map showing the general route is below the directions. 1. Take U.S. Route 36 west to State Route 148. From Atchison, KS: 1. Take U.S. Route 73 west to State Route 9. ![]() NPS Image |
Last updated: April 23, 2025