How far is Cheney, KS from Maize, KS?
The driving distance from Cheney, KS to Maize, KS is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Maize.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Maize.
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Start on West 3rd Avenue
92 m · 16 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3009 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cheney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheney Road
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Continue on South 383rd Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · South 383rd Street West
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maize Road
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto West Kellogg Drive South
539 ft · 13 sec · West Kellogg Drive South
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Turn left onto South Maize Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Maize Road
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Continue on North 103rd Street West
2 mi · 3 min · North 103rd Street West
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Continue on North Maize Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Maize Road
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Turn left onto East Albert Street
634 ft · 30 sec · East Albert Street
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Turn right onto North Heather Lane
80 m · 17 sec · North Heather Lane
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Turn left onto North Queen Street
624 ft · 27 sec · North Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Maize.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maize.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Maize?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Cheney and 14.2 miles from Maize.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cheney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maize.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goddard.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Maize. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.32 km).
#1 Cheney
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 37.6300100, -97.7825500 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maize (-97.46727, 37.77918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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