Origin
Salina, KS
Evening in Salina on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salina, KS to Cherryvale, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
201.7 mi
325 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salina, KS
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Cherryvale, KS
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Trip Overview
Salina, KS to Cherryvale, KS is 201.7 miles and takes about 3h 55m via I 135, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Kansas. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, it's a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route. Plan for a largely uninterrupted transit, making it ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
100.8 miles from Salina, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 64.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway | 61.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway | 23.7 mi | 27m |
| KS 196/Northwest 90th Street | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| US 169 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Central Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 64.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-135
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~571 veh/hr typical · worst 761
Quietest
2 AM
~45 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Cherryvale, KS.
1
Start on South 8th Street
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 8th Street
2
Turn right onto West Iron Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Iron Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Santa Fe Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Claflin Avenue
5
Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 9th Street
6
Turn right
140 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn right onto West Magnolia Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Magnolia Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto I 135; US 81
57 mi
·
57 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
11
Continue on I 135; US 81
4.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward KS 196: Whitewater, El Dorado
13
Turn left onto KS 196
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
14
Continue on KS 196
19 mi
·
21 min
·
KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
15
Continue on KS 196
444 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest State Road 196
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto KS 254
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 20th Street
18
Continue on KS 254
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto South Denver Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Denver Street
20
Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Kansas Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 54; US 77
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast 100th Street
23
Turn left onto US 400
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 400
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 400
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto US 169
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on North Liberty Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Liberty Street
30
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 2nd Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto North Neosho Street
221 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Neosho Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Neosho Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 55m estimated duration, departing Salina in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Cherryvale with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition from I 135 to the Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway and Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $31 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but adjust based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.8 miles from Salina, KS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 44 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherryvale, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salina, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Salina, KS
This is one driving day of about 201.7 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Salina, 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 I 135 for about 64.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Salina, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 135 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Iron Avenue
Turn right onto West Iron Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
195.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 169
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169
6
195.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
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US 169
Turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
200 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
201.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
|
North Neosho Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Neosho Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.27 one way
$62.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.13 | $78.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Cherryvale, KS
Evening in Cherryvale on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
El Dorado, KS
101 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 55m 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?
This drive is about 48% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on major interstates before transitioning to surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.3 miles on I 135. Expect a mix of faster interstate cruising and slower travel once you leave the main highway. The transition from interstate to surface roads will be noticeable as exit density decreases.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.3 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Iron Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 195.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.8 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,554 ft
787 ft
Total Climb
593 ft
Total Descent
983 ft
Highest Point
1,554 ft
~129.6 mi in
Elevation Range
767 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Salina, KS to Cherryvale, KS, road signs begin pointing toward El Dorado along the way.
El Dorado
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 12m
About the Cities
Starting in Salina, KS
Full guide →Founded 1858
Salina (sah-LIGH-nah) is the county seat of Saline County in Central Kansas. In 2020, it was home to 47,000 people.
Top landmarks
- • Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Salina, Kansas
- • Christ Cathedral — cathedral in Salina, Kansas
- • Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts — performing arts center and former movie theater in Salina, Kansas, United States
Arriving in Cherryvale, KS
Full guide →Founded 1871
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 201.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.3 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 195.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.8 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Cherryvale, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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