How far is Maize, KS from Garden Plain, KS?

The driving distance from Maize, KS to Garden Plain, KS is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.21 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.14 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden Plain
Mon, Nov 9, 3:14 PM CST
Return by in Maize
Mon, Nov 9, 3:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maize
2026-11-09T14:40
Arrive Garden Plain
Mon, Nov 9, 3:14 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maize
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goddard
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Maize
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Garden Plain
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maize and Garden Plain.

  1. 1

    Start on North Queen Street

    624 ft · 29 sec · North Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Heather Lane

    80 m · 17 sec · North Heather Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Albert Street

    634 ft · 30 sec · East Albert Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Maize Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Maize Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 103rd Street West

    2 mi · 3 min · North 103rd Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maize Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Maize Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive North

    541 ft · 11 sec · West Kellogg Drive North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 54 West, US 400 West

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden Plain

    1550 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 295th Street West

    3025 ft · 1 min · South 295th Street West

  12. 12

    Continue on Section Line Road

    1656 ft · 48 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Avenue B

    1249 ft · 1 min · West Avenue B

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 55%
North Maize Road
5.77 mi · 27%
North 103rd Street West
1.98 mi · 9%
South 295th Street West
0.57 mi · 3%
Section Line Road
0.31 mi · 1%
West Avenue B
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goddard
00h 17m from Maize
Leave By
7:22 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maize and Sunny near Garden Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maize to Garden Plain?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.6 miles from Maize and 10.6 miles from Garden Plain.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maize and Sunny near Garden Plain.

Stop Ideas Near Goddard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goddard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goddard.

RAIL

Newton

48 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

54 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maize and Garden Plain. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).

Maize

#1 Maize

City

Population5,267
Coordinates37.7791800, -97.4672700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Garden Plain

#2 Garden Plain

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Population1,053
Coordinates37.6583500, -97.6836600
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Maize (-97.46727, 37.77918)
End: Garden Plain (-97.68366, 37.65835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.12 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.47 $3.35 $6.71
Diesel $5.82 $4.36 $8.73

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Maize and Garden Plain. The current time is 14:40:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.