How far is Kickapoo, KS from Overland Park, KS?

The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.19 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.98 mi
53.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.34 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 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 Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kickapoo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
22.9 mi
00h 27m
To Overland Park
23.2 mi
00h 27m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo and Overland Park.

  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 · 6 min · Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1803 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    832 ft · 18 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

    1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 45 Spur: Farley

    627 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto MO 45 South: Parkville

    33 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka

    931 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24, US 40: Topeka, Saint Louis

    936 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 80th Street

    662 ft · 33 sec · West 80th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marty Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Marty Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 81st Street

    56 m · 15 sec · West 81st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 South
9.64 mi · 21%
Kansas Turnpike
6.2 mi · 13%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 10%
Metcalf Avenue
3.92 mi · 8%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 6%
Santa Fe Trail
2.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 435 South

Merge slight left

9.47 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansing
00h 27m from Kickapoo
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kickapoo to Overland Park?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 22.9 miles from Kickapoo and 23.2 miles from Overland Park.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 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 Overland Park.

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.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

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 Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.07 km).

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#1 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Overland Park

#2 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: 170th Street (-94.971164, 39.398888)
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Overland Park. 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.