How far is Kickapoo, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kickapoo and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo and Leavenworth.
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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 · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on North 20th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 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 Leavenworth.
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.
167th Street
Continue on 167th Street
2.9 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kickapoo to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Kickapoo and 4.2 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kickapoo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Lansing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Platte City City Hall
Tracy Police Department
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 Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).
#1 Kickapoo
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.3988900, -94.9710800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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