How far is Kickapoo, KS from Wichita, KS?

The driving distance from Kickapoo, KS to Wichita, KS is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.07 mi
03h 08m
Flight
173.93 mi
279.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.93 mi
Kilometers
279.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.07 mi
Kilometers
317.15 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 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 Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kickapoo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Kickapoo
99 mi
01h 34m
To Wichita
98.1 mi
01h 34m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 170th Street

    33 m · 7 sec · 170th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kickapoo Road

    1499 ft · 41 sec · Kickapoo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Logan Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Logan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 203rd Street

    1566 ft · 43 sec · 203rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Edwards Drive

    3113 ft · 2 min · Edwards Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Riley Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · Riley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2833 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    129.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Kansas Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Business District

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    113 m · 10 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2520 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 46 sec · North Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
129 mi · 66%
Easton Road
23.9 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.42 mi · 4%
Logan Road
4.11 mi · 2%
Amelia Earhart Drive
2.07 mi · 1%
Edwards Drive
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

129 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 34m from Kickapoo
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kickapoo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Kickapoo and 98.1 miles from Wichita.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kickapoo and Wichita. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.92 km).

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#1 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

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

#2 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: 170th Street (-94.971164, 39.398888)
End: (-97.33754, 37.692338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.42
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.21 $52.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $4.65 $32.35 $64.69
Diesel $5.30 $36.86 $73.73

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 Wichita. The current time is 00:47:13.

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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.