How far is Kansas City, KS from Kickapoo, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Kickapoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Kickapoo.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street Trafficway
3.8 mi · 8 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 45: Northwest 64th Street
1040 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 45 North
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Tom Watson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tom Watson Parkway
51 m · 6 sec · Tom Watson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Tom Watson Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Tom Watson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tom Watson Parkway
52 m · 6 sec · Tom Watson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Tom Watson Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Watson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tom Watson Parkway
31 m · 2 sec · Tom Watson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Tom Watson Parkway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
59 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
1017 ft · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1555 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail
2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto 167th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street
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Continue on Kickapoo Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road
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Turn left onto 170th Street
33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Kickapoo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tom Watson Parkway
Exit the roundabout onto Tom Watson Parkway
9.26 mi · 00h 13m
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 Kansas City and Sunny near Kickapoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Kickapoo?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Kansas City and 17.1 miles from Kickapoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Kickapoo.
Stop Ideas Near Lansing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
Gladstone City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lansing.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kickapoo
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.3988900, -94.9710800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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