How far is Overland Park, KS from Cherryvale, KS?

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.16 mi
02h 47m
Flight
127.62 mi
205.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.16 mi
Kilometers
228.78 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Wed, May 13, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, May 14, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-13T18:38
Arrive Cherryvale
Wed, May 13, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
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 Overland Park
71.1 mi
01h 23m
To Cherryvale
71 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Cherryvale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  22. 22

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

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
82.9 mi · 58%
West 87th Street
43.3 mi · 30%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 9%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
North Liberty Street
1.09 mi · 1%
US 59 South
0.29 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welda
01h 23m from Overland Park
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Cherryvale?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 71.1 miles from Overland Park and 71 miles from Cherryvale.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Overland Park and Sunny 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 Overland Park and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.38 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Cherryvale. The current time is 18:38:34.

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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.