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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.97 mi
01h 15m
Flight
35.38 mi
56.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.38 mi
Kilometers
56.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.97 mi
Kilometers
85.24 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
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
Basehor
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Kickapoo
26.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1305 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville

    1389 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth

    59 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

    1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive

    1017 ft · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1555 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kickapoo Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Line Road
31.6 mi · 60%
Tom Watson Parkway
9.05 mi · 17%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 5%
Santa Fe Trail
2.16 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Avenue
1.56 mi · 3%
MO 92 West
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basehor
00h 37m from Leawood
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Basehor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 14.5 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 8.2 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 14.5 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 10.4 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 Basehor.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

55 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Kickapoo. The current time is 03:31:37.

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.