Origin
Fairmount, KS
Night in Fairmount on Saturday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, KS to Kickapoo, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, KS
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Kickapoo, KS
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Trip Overview
Fairmount, KS to Kickapoo, KS is 17.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via South 20th Street, 167th Street, and South Desoto Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's ideal for a quick transit between these two Kansas communities without needing extensive planning. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 20th Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| 167th Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| South Desoto Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 147th Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Eisenhower Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dempsey Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 155th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South 20th Street
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Kickapoo, KS.
1
Start on Wood Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wood Road
2
Turn right onto 155th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
155th Street
3
Turn right onto Dempsey Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dempsey Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto 147th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
147th Street
5
Continue on South Desoto Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Desoto Road
6
Turn left onto Eisenhower Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Road
7
Turn right onto 20th Street Trafficway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
20th Street Trafficway
8
Continue on South 20th Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South 20th Street
9
Continue on CR 14
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
10
Turn right onto CR-18
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
167th Street
11
Continue on CR-18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Road
12
Turn left onto 170th Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
170th Street
13
Arrive at destination
170th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
155th Street
Turn right onto 155th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dempsey Road
Turn right onto Dempsey Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
147th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 147th Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Eisenhower Road
Turn left onto Eisenhower Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
20th Street Trafficway
Turn right onto 20th Street Trafficway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Kickapoo, KS
Night in Kickapoo on Saturday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating primarily surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on South 20th Street. Expect frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way through the local network. The drive is consistent, staying on local roads without transitioning to faster highway speeds, so keep your attention focused on navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on South 20th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 155th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (155th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Dempsey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (147th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on South 20th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (155th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Dempsey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (147th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kickapoo, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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