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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

43.3 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Downtown Kickapoo, KS, KS

Kickapoo, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rosehill Road, Lenexa Drive, West 95th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m 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 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 43.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rosehill 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 Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rosehill Road
Lenexa Drive
West 95th Street
I 435 North
MO 45
Tom Watson Parkway
MO 92 West
Metropolitan Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Rosehill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Kickapoo, KS.

1

Start on the route

256 ft · 21 sec · the route
2

Turn right

72 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

499 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
4

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
5

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
6

Turn right onto West 95th Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 435 North
8

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min
9

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

0.3 mi · 42 sec · MO 45: Weston, Parkville
10

Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway

9.1 mi · 12 min · Tom Watson Parkway
11

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min
12

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

194 ft · 11 sec · MO 92 West: Leavenworth
13

Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 92 West: Leavenworth
14

Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
15

Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road
16

Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive
17

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
18

Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail
19

Turn right onto 167th Street

2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street
20

Continue on Kickapoo Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kickapoo Road
21

Turn left onto 170th Street

108 ft · 5 sec · 170th Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.6 mi from Lenexa, KS · 32m into the drive

city in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansing, KS

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

Shawnee, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kickapoo, KS

The final approach into Kickapoo, 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

$6.77 one way

$13.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.43 $14.87
premium $4.89 $8.33 $16.67
diesel $5.61 $9.56 $19.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
EV Truck/SUV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Morning in Lenexa on Thursday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kickapoo, KS

Morning in Kickapoo on Thursday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 4m 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 Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rosehill Road, Lenexa Drive, West 95th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Lenexa, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.77 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 Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Kickapoo, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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