Origin
Kickapoo, KS
Late night in Kickapoo on Thursday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kickapoo, KS to Shawnee, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kickapoo, KS
Tien Nguyen
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kickapoo to Shawnee, this 39.8-mile trip is a straightforward journey across the Kansas Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which keeps this excursion quite affordable. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will be navigating local roads for the duration of your trip. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this short drive is practical and easy to fit into a single afternoon.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the 39.8-mile transit. You will navigate via Kickapoo Road, 167th Street, and the Santa Fe Trail, moving away from the typical interstate pace. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate driving experience rather than a high-speed grind. There are no exceptionally long, monotonous stretches, so you will need to pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between these local roads. It is a hands-on drive that rewards drivers who prefer local scenery over highway transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 435 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and MO 45. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR-18 / Kickapoo Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR-18 / Kickapoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR-18 / Kickapoo Road
Turn right onto CR-18 / Kickapoo Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 45 Spur: Farley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 45 Spur: Farley
5
20 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 435
Merge onto I 435
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Holliday Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 8A
Toward Holliday Drive
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Garnett Street
At end of road, turn left onto Garnett Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| MO 45 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| 167th Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| MO 45 Spur | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Metropolitan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 51st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Holliday Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 14.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on 170th Street
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
170th Street
2
Turn right onto CR-18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Road
3
Continue on CR-18
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
167th Street
4
Turn left onto CR-14
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
6
Merge onto US 73; K-7
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
7
Continue on US 73; K-7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Road
8
Continue on US 73; K-7
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
9
Continue on MO 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 92
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward MO 45 Spur: Farley
11
Turn straight onto MO 45 Spur
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 45 Spur
12
Turn right
109 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 45 South: Parkville
13
Turn right onto MO 45
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 45
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 435 South: Topeka
15
Merge onto I 435
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 435
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward Holliday Drive
17
Turn right onto Holliday Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Holliday Drive
18
Turn slight right onto Quivira Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Lane
19
Continue on Quivira Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Drive
20
Turn left onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 51st Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Garnett Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Garnett Street
22
Continue on West 49th Terrace
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 49th Terrace
23
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bond Street
24
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Kickapoo, KS · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Kickapoo, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shawnee, KS
The final approach into Shawnee, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Shawnee, KS
Late night in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lansing, KS
20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Shawnee, KS covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 435, MO 45, 167th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR-18 / Kickapoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kickapoo, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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