How far is Leawood, KS from Cherryvale, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.66 mi
02h 52m
Flight
127.76 mi
205.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.76 mi
Kilometers
205.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.66 mi
Kilometers
236.02 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Cherryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:30 PM CDT
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
Garnett
KS

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leawood
73.4 mi
01h 26m
To Cherryvale
73.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1305 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    39.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

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

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
82.9 mi · 56%
I 35 South
39.4 mi · 27%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 8%
State Line Road
8.3 mi · 6%
North Liberty Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue straight

65.4 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garnett
01h 26m from Leawood
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 73.4 miles from Leawood and 73.3 miles from Cherryvale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Garnett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garnett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garnett.

RAIL

Lawrence

77 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

93 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

106 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 127.76 mi (205.61 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leawood and Cherryvale. The current time is 03:56:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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