How far is Maize, KS from Kechi, KS?
The driving distance from Maize, KS to Kechi, KS is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maize and Kechi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maize and Kechi.
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Start on North Queen Street
18 m · 3 sec · North Queen Street
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Continue on Harvest Lane
135 m · 22 sec · Harvest Lane
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Turn right onto North Heather Lane
69 m · 15 sec · North Heather Lane
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Turn left onto East Hickory Lane
635 ft · 33 sec · East Hickory Lane
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Turn left onto North Maize Road
649 ft · 18 sec · North Maize Road
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Turn right onto West 53rd Street North
88 m · 6 sec · West 53rd Street North
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Take the ramp right toward KS 96 East
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on KS 254, El Dorado
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oliver
859 ft · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Oliver Street
1658 ft · 37 sec · North Oliver Street
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Turn right onto East 61st Street North
108 m · 7 sec · East 61st Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 61st Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maize and Kechi.
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.
KS 96 East
Merge slight left
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Maize and Partly Sunny near Kechi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maize to Kechi?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Maize and 6.4 miles from Kechi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maize and Partly Sunny near Kechi.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maize and Kechi. Straight-line distance: 10.32 mi (16.61 km).
#2 Kechi
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.7958500, -97.2794900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 61st Street North (-97.27949, 37.795866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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