Trip from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 14m

10 AM

1h 7m

12 PM

1h 6m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 13m

8 PM

1h 1m

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

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Shawnee, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, West 51st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.8 miles from Shawnee, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 49th Terrace 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 Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 49th Terrace	Unavailable	Refreshing
Garnett Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 51st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Quivira Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Quivira Lane	Unavailable	Refreshing
Holliday Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 435 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
MO 45	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 49th Terrace — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bond Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Bond Street

Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

Continue on Garnett Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Garnett Street

Turn right onto West 51st Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Quivira Drive

Continue on Quivira Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Quivira Lane

Turn right

56 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto Holliday Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Holliday Drive

Turn left onto I 435 North

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 435 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 15 min

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

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

Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway

9.1 mi · 12 min · Tom Watson Parkway

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min

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

194 ft · 11 sec · MO 92 West: Leavenworth

Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 92 West: Leavenworth

Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road

Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail

Turn right onto 167th Street

2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street

Continue on Kickapoo Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kickapoo Road

Turn left onto 170th Street

108 ft · 5 sec · 170th Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19.8 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 31m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39.6 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.8 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kickapoo, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Shawnee, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shawnee, KS

This is one driving day of about 39.6 miles and 1h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shawnee, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Shawnee, KS · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

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

Kansas City, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Shawnee, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kickapoo, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.01 one way

$12.03 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$6.63	$13.26
premium	$4.80	$7.48	$14.95
diesel	$5.64	$8.80	$17.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.9	$4.16	$1.90
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.47	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.54	$2.53

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Shawnee, KS

Night in Shawnee on Sunday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kickapoo, KS

Night in Kickapoo on Sunday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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 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 Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS covers 39.6 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 West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, West 51st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Shawnee, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.01 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 Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.