How far is Kickapoo, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kickapoo and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo and Kansas City.
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Start on 170th Street
33 m · 9 sec · 170th Street
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Turn right onto Kickapoo Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road
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Continue on 167th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Trail
2.3 mi · 6 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Take the ramp left
1803 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive
832 ft · 18 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 45 Spur: Farley
627 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto MO 45 South: Parkville
33 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Jones-Myer Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Jones-Myer Road
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Continue straight
1239 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
2696 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
1066 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South: Fairfax District Way
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kickapoo and Kansas City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
6.16 mi · 00h 09m
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 Kickapoo and Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kickapoo to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.8 miles from Kickapoo and 17.8 miles from Kansas City.
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 8.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kickapoo and Sunny near Kansas City.
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 Kickapoo and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Kickapoo
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.3988900, -94.9710800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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