How far is Cherryvale, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Cherryvale, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryvale and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale and Leavenworth.
-
1
Start on North Neosho Street
50 m · 8 sec · North Neosho Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
978 ft · 44 sec · West 3rd Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street
-
4
Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
-
5
Turn straight
1.3 km · 54 sec
-
6
Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
-
7
Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
-
8
Continue straight
32.9 mi · 38 min
-
9
Turn straight
18.7 mi · 21 min
-
10
Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
-
12
Exit the roundabout
22.2 mi · 25 min
-
13
Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
9.6 mi · 10 min
-
14
Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Lone Elm Road, 159th Street
2255 ft · 57 sec
-
16
Turn left onto South Lone Elm Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Lone Elm Road
-
17
Continue on South Parker Street
12.7 mi · 17 min · South Parker Street
-
18
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 28 min
-
19
Turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
-
20
Turn right
84 m · 20 sec
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherryvale and Leavenworth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cherryvale and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryvale to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Cherryvale and 91.7 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherryvale and Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Lawrence
Topeka
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherryvale and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 145.08 mi (233.49 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 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kansas · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.