How far is Frontenac, KS from Cherryvale, KS?

The driving distance from Frontenac, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.6 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.11 mi
79.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.11 mi
Kilometers
79.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.74 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Thu, Nov 12, 6:52 AM CST
Return by in Frontenac
Thu, Nov 12, 8:12 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frontenac
2026-11-12T05:31
Arrive Cherryvale
Thu, Nov 12, 6:52 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frontenac
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
McCune
KS

City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America

From Frontenac
31.3 mi
00h 40m
To Cherryvale
31.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frontenac and Cherryvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frontenac and Cherryvale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Crawford Street

    65 m · 12 sec · North Crawford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McKay Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East McKay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1885 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    736 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Neosho Street

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frontenac and Cherryvale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Atkinson Road
7.61 mi · 12%
US 169 South
4.64 mi · 7%
North Liberty Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Parkview Drive
1.03 mi · 2%
East McKay Street
0.88 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCune
00h 40m from Frontenac
Leave By
3:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frontenac and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frontenac to Cherryvale?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 31.3 miles from Frontenac and 31.4 miles from Cherryvale.

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 13.5 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 $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frontenac and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frontenac and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 49.11 mi (79.03 km).

Frontenac

#1 Frontenac

City in Kansas, United States

Population3,392
Coordinates37.4556000, -94.6891300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Frontenac (-94.68913, 37.4556)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.11 $9.07 $18.15
Premium $4.46 $9.85 $19.70
Diesel $5.77 $12.76 $25.51

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Frontenac and Cherryvale. The current time is 05:31:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.