How far is Leawood, KS from Kickapoo, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Kickapoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Kickapoo.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
1389 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
59 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive
1017 ft · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1555 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail
2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto 167th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street
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Continue on Kickapoo Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road
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Turn left onto 170th Street
33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood and Kickapoo.
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.
State Line Road
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kickapoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Kickapoo?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Leawood and 26.5 miles from Kickapoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kickapoo.
Stop Ideas Near Basehor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kickapoo
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.3988900, -94.9710800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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