How far is Cherryvale, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Cherryvale, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryvale and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale and Lenexa.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 19 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 Lenexa.
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 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cherryvale and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryvale to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Welda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Cherryvale and 72.5 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cherryvale and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Welda
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 Welda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherryvale and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 124.53 mi (200.41 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 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.77 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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