How far is Kickapoo, KS from Fairmount, KS?

The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.25 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.44 mi
23.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.25 mi
Kilometers
29.37 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Tue, Apr 14, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kickapoo
2026-04-14T22:01
Arrive Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kickapoo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Leavenworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Kickapoo
9.1 mi
00h 18m
To Fairmount
9.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kickapoo and Fairmount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo and Fairmount.

  1. 1

    Start on 170th Street

    33 m · 9 sec · 170th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kickapoo Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 167th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Trail

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on North 20th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 20th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 20th Street Trafficway

    1572 ft · 37 sec · 20th Street Trafficway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Desoto Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Desoto Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 147th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 147th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairmount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fairmount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kickapoo and Fairmount.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 20th Street
4.03 mi · 22%
147th Street
3.16 mi · 17%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 16%
Desoto Road
2.36 mi · 13%
Santa Fe Trail
2.32 mi · 13%
Eisenhower Road
1.52 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North 20th Street

Continue on North 20th Street

4.03 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
00h 18m from Kickapoo
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kickapoo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kickapoo to Fairmount?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Kickapoo and 9.1 miles from Fairmount.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kickapoo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leavenworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Platte City City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Platte City City Hall

Platte City , MO
400 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leavenworth.

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

46 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kickapoo and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kickapoo and Fairmount. The current time is 22:01:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.