How far is Kickapoo, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.77 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kickapoo
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Shawnee
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Holliday Drive

    1672 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Holliday Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Quivira Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Quivira Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 51st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 51st Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garnett Street

    705 ft · 31 sec · Garnett Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West 49th Terrace

    782 ft · 40 sec · West 49th Terrace

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 South
14.7 mi · 37%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 7%
Santa Fe Trail
2.66 mi · 7%
Metropolitan Avenue
2.19 mi · 5%
Holliday Drive
1.74 mi · 4%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 435 South

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansing
00h 25m from Kickapoo
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kickapoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 19.9 miles from Kickapoo and 19.9 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kickapoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Shawnee.

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 14.1 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 4.4 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Kansas City Music Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Kansas City Music Hall

Kansas City , MO
301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.5/5 500 reviews Auditorium
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 13.9 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 Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

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#1 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

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

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: 170th Street (-94.971164, 39.398888)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kickapoo and Shawnee. The current time is 01:03:29.

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.