Origin
Kickapoo, KS
Late night in Kickapoo on Thursday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kickapoo, KS
Tien Nguyen
Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 44.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kickapoo Road, 167th Street, Santa Fe Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 44.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kickapoo Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Road | — | — |
| 167th Street | — | — |
| Santa Fe Trail | — | — |
| Amelia Earhart Drive | — | — |
| Amelia Earhart Road | — | — |
| Metropolitan Avenue | — | — |
| MO 45 | — | — |
| MO 45 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kickapoo Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on 170th Street
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
170th Street
2
Turn right onto Kickapoo Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Road
3
Continue on 167th Street
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
167th Street
4
Turn left onto Santa Fe Trail
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Amelia Earhart Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
7
Continue on Amelia Earhart Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Road
8
Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
9
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on MO 45 Spur: Farley
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
MO 45 Spur: Farley
11
Turn straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
12
Turn right onto MO 45 South: Parkville
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 45 South: Parkville
13
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 435 South: Topeka
15
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Des Moines
19
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
22
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
23
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
24
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
25
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Kickapoo, KS · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Kickapoo, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lenexa, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lenexa, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Thursday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lansing, KS
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 44.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kickapoo Road, 167th Street, Santa Fe Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Kickapoo, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kickapoo, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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