Planning a trip from Cherryvale, KS to Shawnee, KS? This 150-mile drive will take you about 2 hours and 43 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. The route primarily sticks to local roads, with no highway driving, so expect a more connected feel to the landscape as you travel through the Great Plains. With a fuel cost estimated at $23 and just one recommended stop, this journey is straightforward and budget-friendly. It's a short enough distance that you can be flexible with your departure time and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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
72.9 miles from Cherryvale, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
72.9 mi
1h 24m
I 35
35.8 mi
39m
US 59
31.9 mi
35m
Nieman Road
1.7 mi
3m
North Liberty Street
1.4 mi
3m
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
1m
West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 72.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryvale, KS and Shawnee, KS.
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Start on North Neosho Street
165 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·16 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 169
0.8 mi·54 sec·US 169
6
Continue on US 169
6.7 mi·7 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 169
6.2 mi·7 min·US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 169
33 mi·38 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 169
19 mi·21 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
7.5 mi·8 min·US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
224 ft·2 sec·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
12
Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
22 mi·25 min·US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
13
Take the exit onto US 59
9.6 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
14
Continue on I 35; US 50
30 mi·31 min·I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
3.6 mi·4 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des MoinesUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
2.7 mi·3 min·I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228BToward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, ShawneeUse the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.2 mi·2 min·Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi·1 min·West 49th Terrace
22
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Bond Street
23
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 150-mile journey, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider leaving Cherryvale in the morning to arrive in Shawnee by midday, allowing ample time for any afternoon plans. Since the drive is only around 2 hours and 43 minutes and involves local roads, plan for your single recommended stop to be a brief break rather than a lengthy meal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; stopping more frequently for breaks might slightly alter fuel consumption. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is fully charged or that you have a reliable map backup, as there are no major highway exits to rely on for navigation.
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 72.9 miles from Cherryvale, KS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.9 miles.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 26m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, 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 145.9 miles and 2h 50m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 72.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 96.9 and 143.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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96.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|US 59
Take the exit onto US 59 toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Law...
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139.7 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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142.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
9
142.5 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
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143.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.81 one way
$45.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.04
$50.09
premium
$4.89
$28.08
$56.15
diesel
$5.61
$32.21
$64.43
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: 51 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
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
EV Truck/SUV
58.4
0
$20.43
$9.34
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 20, 2026
Origin
Cherryvale, KS
Late night
in Cherryvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Late night
in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along county roads for the majority of the 150 miles. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience any long stretches of high-speed cruising; instead, anticipate more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the communities you pass through. The route is designed for a single day, and there's no particularly long uninterrupted stretch to worry about, so you can expect a dynamic driving experience with constant changes in direction and scenery.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.9 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 96.9 miles in near US 59.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 96.9 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.7 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cherryvale, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
96.9 mi in|~1h 54m|via US 59
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 145.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.9 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 96.9 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.7 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, KS before heading back.
