How far is Cherryvale, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Cherryvale, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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 Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryvale and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale and Kansas City.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1292 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
3.2 mi · 7 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherryvale and Kansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Liberty Street
Continue straight
32.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryvale to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Garnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Cherryvale and 79.9 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherryvale and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Garnett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garnett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherryvale and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 136.94 mi (220.38 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 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
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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