How far is Salina, KS from Maize, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Maize, KS is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.86 mi
01h 39m
Flight
73.73 mi
118.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.73 mi
Kilometers
118.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.86 mi
Kilometers
146.23 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Maize
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
45.5 mi
00h 49m
To Maize
45.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW
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 Salina and Maize.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Iron Avenue

    672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue

    965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Magnolia Road

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1251 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 53rd Street North

    1227 ft · 36 sec · West 53rd Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Maize Road

    683 ft · 19 sec · North Maize Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Hickory Lane

    635 ft · 30 sec · East Hickory Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Heather Lane

    69 m · 15 sec · North Heather Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harvest Lane

    152 m · 22 sec · Harvest Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Queen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
78.3 mi · 86%
KS 96
5.88 mi · 6%
I 235 West
2.23 mi · 2%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
South 9th Street
1.11 mi · 1%
KS 96 West
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

West Magnolia Road

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 49m from Salina
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina 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 Salina to Maize?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Salina and 45.4 miles from Maize.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

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

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

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Maize. Straight-line distance: 73.73 mi (118.66 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Maize

#2 Maize

City

Population5,267
Coordinates37.7791800, -97.4672700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Maize (-97.46727, 37.77918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 Salina and Maize. The current time is 02:34:34.

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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.