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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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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.
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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
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Holliday Drive
1672 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Holliday Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn slight right onto Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Continue on Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Turn left onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garnett Street
705 ft · 31 sec · Garnett Street
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Continue on West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 40 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Turn left onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Music Hall
Shawnee Town
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 Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).
#1 Kickapoo
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.3988900, -94.9710800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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