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Trip from Cherryvale, KS to Leawood, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

144.7 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Cherryvale, KS

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Leawood, KS

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Trip Overview

This 144.7-mile journey from Cherryvale, KS, to Leawood, KS, will take approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate travel experience through the Great Plains region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, so plan for a more engaged driving experience. This route is ideal for those who prefer a less highway-intensive approach to covering moderate distances.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.3 miles from Cherryvale, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 3rd Street — —
North Liberty Street — —
the route — —
I 35 North — —
I 435 East — —
State Line Road — —
West 95th Street — —
Lee Boulevard — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Neosho Street

164 ft · 8 sec · North Neosho Street
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto North Liberty Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street
4

Turn slight right

459 ft · 17 sec
5

Turn straight

0.8 mi · 54 sec
6

Continue straight

6.7 mi · 7 min
7

Continue straight

6.2 mi · 7 min
8

Continue straight

33 mi · 38 min
9

Turn straight

19 mi · 21 min
10

Continue straight

7.5 mi · 8 min
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

223 ft · 3 sec · the route
12

Exit the roundabout

22 mi · 25 min
13

Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City

9.6 mi · 10 min · I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
14

Continue straight

30 mi · 31 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

7.5 mi · 8 min · I 435 East, US 50 East
16

Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · State Line Road
17

Turn left onto State Line Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
18

Turn left onto West 95th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 95th Street
19

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Boulevard
20

Turn left onto West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West 90th Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 34-minute duration and 144.7-mile distance, this route is an easy day trip. Leaving Cherryvale in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Leawood without feeling rushed, and you can budget around $22 for fuel. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, keep an eye on your navigation, especially as you get closer to Leawood. Having one planned stop can break up the drive nicely, but the relatively short distance means you have flexibility if you decide to stop more or less often.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Cherryvale, KS, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 32 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cherryvale, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cherryvale, KS

This is one driving day of about 144.7 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Cherryvale, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Centropolis, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centropolis, KS

72 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chanute, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centropolis, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Cherryvale, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Rincon Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chanute, Kansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16209025092

HoneyBee Bruncherie

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Humboldt, Kansas

1.9 mi

Java Junction

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chanute, Kansas

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Octagon City Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Humboldt, Kansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Wild Bloom Coffee - Drive Thru

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iola, Kansas

2.6 mi

El Rincon Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Chanute, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16209025092

HoneyBee Bruncherie

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Humboldt, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Java Junction

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31

Chanute, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+16207784633

Visit website

The Grain Bin Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Chanute, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+16204317373

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Café Provence

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 144.7

Prairie Village, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+19133845998

Visit website

Little China Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Chanute, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16204316565

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Octagon City Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Humboldt, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Wild Bloom Coffee - Drive Thru

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.7

Iola, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 144.7

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.62 one way

$45.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.84 $49.68
premium $4.89 $27.85 $55.69
diesel $5.61 $31.95 $63.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.26 $9.26

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cherryvale, KS

Night in Cherryvale on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leawood, KS

Night in Leawood on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Centropolis, KS

72 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets and roads for the entire 144.7 miles, so expect frequent turns and a more engaging driving experience. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified and no highway driving, the road will likely feel consistent, requiring your attention throughout the 2-hour and 34-minute duration. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it's about actively steering and navigating through communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 3rd Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cherryvale, KS to Leawood, KS is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cherryvale, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 144.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cherryvale, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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