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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.3 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.29 mi
53.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.68 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-16T02:41
Arrive Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
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
Lansing
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

From Lenexa
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Kickapoo
21.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

    635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lenexa Drive

    757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    1389 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    59 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

    1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive

    1017 ft · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1555 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kickapoo Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 North
20.5 mi · 47%
Tom Watson Parkway
9.05 mi · 21%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 7%
West 95th Street
2.27 mi · 5%
Santa Fe Trail
2.16 mi · 5%
Metropolitan Avenue
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansing
00h 32m from Lenexa
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lansing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 13 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 4.2 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 14.1 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 12.2 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 Lansing.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

42 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

59 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 33.29 mi (53.58 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Kickapoo. The current time is 02:41:04.

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.