How far is Overland Park, KS from Maize, KS?

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Maize, KS is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
191.91 mi
03h 25m
Flight
172.76 mi
278.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.76 mi
Kilometers
278.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.91 mi
Kilometers
308.85 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Overland Park
95.9 mi
01h 42m
To Maize
96.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 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 Overland Park and Maize.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Maize.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    3150 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    1251 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 53rd Street North

    1227 ft · 36 sec · West 53rd Street North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Maize Road

    683 ft · 19 sec · North Maize Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Hickory Lane

    635 ft · 30 sec · East Hickory Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Heather Lane

    69 m · 15 sec · North Heather Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harvest Lane

    152 m · 22 sec · Harvest Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Queen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
156 mi · 81%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 14%
KS 96
5.88 mi · 3%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
KS 254
0.6 mi
KS 96 West
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

114 mi · 01h 55m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 42m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Overland Park 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 Overland Park to Maize?

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Overland Park and 96.1 miles from Maize.

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 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Overland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maize.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Maize. Straight-line distance: 172.76 mi (278.03 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Maize

#2 Maize

City

Population5,267
Coordinates37.7791800, -97.4672700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Overland Park (-94.67079, 38.98223)
End: Maize (-97.46727, 37.77918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Maize. The current time is 02:59:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.