How far is Cherryvale, KS from Frontenac, KS?
The driving distance from Cherryvale, KS to Frontenac, KS is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryvale and Frontenac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale and Frontenac.
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Start on North Neosho Street
50 m · 8 sec · North Neosho Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
978 ft · 44 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Liberty Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 400 East
1732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 54 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Parkview Drive
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Turn right onto West McKay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West McKay Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Street
65 m · 9 sec · North Crawford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherryvale and Frontenac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 400 East
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cherryvale and Sunny near Frontenac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryvale to Frontenac?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Cherryvale and 31.1 miles from Frontenac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherryvale and Sunny near Frontenac.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherryvale and Frontenac. Straight-line distance: 49.11 mi (79.03 km).
#1 Cherryvale
City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 37.2703400, -95.5524800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frontenac
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,392 |
| Coordinates | 37.4556000, -94.6891300 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontenac (-94.68913, 37.4556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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