How far is Maize, KS from Overland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Maize, KS to Overland Park, KS is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maize and Overland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maize and Overland Park.
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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
24.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left
81 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
799 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Newton Street
157 m · 29 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Valley View Drive
761 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
82 m · 15 sec · Overland Park Drive
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Turn right onto West 81st Street
71 m · 11 sec · West 81st Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maize and Overland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maize and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maize to Overland Park?
The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Maize and 96.1 miles from Overland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maize and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Overland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maize and Overland Park. Straight-line distance: 172.76 mi (278.03 km).
#2 Overland Park
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 197,381 |
| Coordinates | 38.9822300, -94.6707900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.670541, 38.98229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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