Origin
Kickapoo, KS
Night in Kickapoo on Saturday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kickapoo, KS to Fairmount, 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
18.3 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.
Kickapoo, KS
Tien Nguyen
Fairmount, KS
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Trip Overview
Kickapoo, KS to Fairmount, KS is 18.3 miles and takes about 37m via North 20th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward local experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between two points without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 20th Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| 147th Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 167th Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Desoto Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Eisenhower Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fairmount Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kickapoo Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 20th Street
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo, KS and Fairmount, 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
Continue on North 20th Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North 20th Street
6
Continue on 20th Street Trafficway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
20th Street Trafficway
7
Turn left onto Eisenhower Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Road
8
Turn right onto Desoto Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Desoto Road
9
Continue on 147th Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
147th Street
10
Turn right onto CR 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Road
11
Turn right onto 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
154th Street
12
Turn left onto Wood Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wood Road
13
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR-18 / Kickapoo Road
Turn right onto CR-18 / Kickapoo Road
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Eisenhower Road
Turn left onto Eisenhower Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Desoto Road
Turn right onto Desoto Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
154th Street
Turn right onto 154th Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Wood Road
Turn left onto Wood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
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
Fairmount, KS
Night in Fairmount on Saturday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 cooler 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate several county roads, including North 20th Street, 147th Street, and 167th Street. The longest stretch without a turn is approximately 4 miles on North 20th Street. Expect a steady pace with frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted cruising.
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 North 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 early in the drive near CR-18 / Kickapoo Road.
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: near the start (CR-18 / Kickapoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Eisenhower Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Desoto Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 18.3 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 North 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: near the start (CR-18 / Kickapoo Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Eisenhower Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Desoto Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairmount, 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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