Origin
Kickapoo, KS
Late night in Kickapoo on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kickapoo, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kickapoo, KS
Tien Nguyen
Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
Kickapoo, KS to Leavenworth, KS is 8.4 miles and takes about 18 minutes via 167th Street and Santa Fe Trail, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a glimpse of the Kansas landscape. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. Given its brief duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it an easy addition to your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 167th Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Spruce Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 20th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kickapoo Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 170th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
167th Street
— 2.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo, KS and Leavenworth, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 20th Street
6
Turn left onto KS 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spruce Street
7
Turn left
277 ft
·
20 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — 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
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR-14 / Santa Fe Trail
Turn left onto CR-14 / Santa Fe Trail
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
Turn left onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
25 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
18m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on 167th Street. Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, which requires your attention as you transition between streets like 167th Street, Santa Fe Trail, and Spruce Street. It's less about open-road cruising and more about precise navigation through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on 167th 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 3.3 miles (CR-14 / Santa Fe Trail): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 2.9 miles on 167th 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 3.3 miles (CR-14 / Santa Fe Trail): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leavenworth, 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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