How far is Lenexa, KS from Cherryvale, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
138.47 mi
02h 40m
Flight
124.53 mi
200.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.53 mi
Kilometers
200.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.47 mi
Kilometers
222.85 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Cherryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
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
Welda
KS

Township in Anderson County, Kansas

From Lenexa
69.3 mi
01h 20m
To Cherryvale
69.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

    635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lenexa Drive

    757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    1033 ft · 20 sec · West 95th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    908 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

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

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
82.9 mi · 60%
I 35 South
40.5 mi · 29%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 9%
North Liberty Street
1.09 mi · 1%
US 59 South
0.29 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.26 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welda
01h 20m from Lenexa
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lenexa and Mostly Cloudy near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 69.3 miles from Lenexa and 69.2 miles from Cherryvale.

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 14 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lenexa and Mostly Cloudy near Cherryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Welda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Welda, 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 Welda.

RAIL

Lawrence

89 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

103 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

115 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 124.53 mi (200.41 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 Lenexa and Cherryvale. The current time is 21:24:02.

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.