How far is Leavenworth, KS from Maize, KS?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Maize, KS is about 203.8 miles (328 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.78 mi
03h 38m
Flight
173.52 mi
279.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.78 mi
Kilometers
327.96 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Leavenworth
101.8 mi
01h 49m
To Maize
102 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Maize.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Maize.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 53rd Street, Maize Road

    1251 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 53rd Street North

    1227 ft · 36 sec · West 53rd Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Maize Road

    683 ft · 19 sec · North Maize Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Hickory Lane

    635 ft · 30 sec · East Hickory Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Heather Lane

    69 m · 15 sec · North Heather Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harvest Lane

    152 m · 22 sec · Harvest Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Queen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Maize.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
153 mi · 75%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 13%
North Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
KS 96
5.88 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
3.16 mi · 2%
KS 254
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

113 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 49m from Leavenworth
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth to Maize?

The road trip is about 203.8 miles (328 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Leavenworth and 102 miles from Maize.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maize.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, 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 Admire.

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Maize. Straight-line distance: 173.52 mi (279.26 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Kansas

Population35,934
Coordinates39.3111100, -94.9224600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Maize

#2 Maize

City

Population5,267
Coordinates37.7791800, -97.4672700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Leavenworth (-94.92246, 39.31111)
End: Maize (-97.46727, 37.77918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.22 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.23
14.38 gal · 54.44 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.11 $54.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.65 $33.46 $66.92
Diesel $5.30 $38.14 $76.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Maize. The current time is 02:34:41.

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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.