How far is Lenexa, KS from Kickapoo, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Kickapoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Kickapoo.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 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 Lenexa and Kickapoo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 then Sunny leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kickapoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Kickapoo?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 21.6 miles from Lenexa and 21.6 miles from Kickapoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kickapoo.
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
Country Club Plaza
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 Lenexa and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 33.29 mi (53.58 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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