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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.36 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.6 mi
10.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.6 mi
Kilometers
10.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.36 mi
Kilometers
13.46 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kickapoo
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Lansing
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

From Kickapoo
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Leavenworth
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph S

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.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
167th Street
2.9 mi · 35%
Santa Fe Trail
2.32 mi · 28%
Spruce Street
1.51 mi · 18%
North 20th Street
1.16 mi · 14%
Kickapoo Road
0.41 mi · 5%
170th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansing
00h 07m from Kickapoo
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kickapoo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leavenworth.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lansing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 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 9.4 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
Tracy Police Department
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Tracy Police Department

Platte City , MO
208 2nd St, Platte City, MO 64079
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

42 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

59 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kickapoo and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Leavenworth

#2 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: 170th Street (-94.971164, 39.398888)
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kickapoo and Leavenworth. The current time is 00:47:17.

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.