Origin
Shawnee, KS
Morning in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Shawnee, KS
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Kickapoo, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Great Plains, this 39.6-mile trip from Shawnee to Kickapoo is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect one-day outing that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local roads like West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, and West 51st Street rather than busy interstates. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two Kansas locations. Since the entire journey stays within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your drive. It is a straightforward, practical route for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.6 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 (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate the streets of Kansas. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you won't experience any monotonous interstate cruising; instead, the trip consists entirely of local roads. You will spend your time navigating West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, and West 51st Street, which keeps the driving experience engaging and technical. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so be ready for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. The personality of this drive is strictly local, offering a hands-on experience that keeps you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 39.6-mile journey.
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 Tom Watson Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 435 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 435 North
5
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 435
Merge onto I 435
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MO 45 Spur
Turn left onto MO 45 Spur
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MO 92
Enter roundabout onto MO 92 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Parkville along the way.
Parkville
19.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| Tom Watson Parkway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| 167th Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| MO 45 Spur | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Metropolitan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 51st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Holliday Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 14.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Kickapoo, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
2
Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 49th Terrace
3
Continue on Garnett Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Garnett Street
4
Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 51st Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Drive
6
Continue on Quivira Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Lane
7
Turn right
54 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Holliday Drive
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 435 North
10
Merge onto I 435
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 435
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22
Toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville
12
Turn left onto MO 45
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Tom Watson Parkway
13
Turn left onto MO 45 Spur
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 45 Spur
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto MO 92
192 ft
·
11 sec
·
MO 92
Toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
15
Continue on MO 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 92
Toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth
16
Continue on K-92
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
17
Continue on US 73; K-7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Road
18
Continue on US 73; K-7
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Drive
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
20
Turn right onto CR 14
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
21
Turn right onto CR-18
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
167th Street
22
Continue on CR-18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Road
23
Turn left onto 170th Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
170th Street
24
Arrive at destination
170th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Shawnee, KS · 28m 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
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 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Kickapoo, KS
Morning in Kickapoo on Thursday
Local time
11:31 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 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 I 435, Tom Watson Parkway, 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 19.8 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 $6.19 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 is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Parkville along the way.
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