Maize, KS to Overland Park, KS is 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Kansas. With nearly all of the drive on highways, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a quick transit, making it ideal for a day trip or a swift connection between these two Kansas locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.8 miles from Maize, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
98 mi
1h 41m
Kansas Turnpike
56 mi
56m
KS 254
24.7 mi
27m
KS 96
8.3 mi
9m
West 87th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
North Maize Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 98 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maize, KS and Overland Park, KS.
1
Start on North Queen Street
58 ft·2 sec·North Queen Street
2
Continue on Harvest Lane
442 ft·21 sec·Harvest Lane
3
Turn right onto North Heather Lane
225 ft·15 sec·North Heather Lane
4
Turn left onto East Hickory Lane
0.1 mi·33 sec·East Hickory Lane
5
Turn left onto North Maize Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Maize Road
6
Turn right onto West 53rd Street North
287 ft·6 sec·West 53rd Street North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward KS 96 East
8
Merge onto KS 96
8.3 mi·9 min·KS 96
9
Continue on KS 254
25 mi·27 min·KS 254
Toward KS 254, El DoradoUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
267 ft·7 sec
11
Merge onto Boyer Road
260 ft·7 sec·Boyer Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
13
Turn straight
0.2 mi·20 sec
14
Merge onto I 35
56 mi·56 min·Kansas Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.6 mi·2 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des MoinesUse the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 225Toward 75th Street, 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 225AToward 87th Street ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West 87th Street
20
Continue on Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Santa Fe Drive
21
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft·29 sec·Newton Street
22
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Valley View Drive
23
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
267 ft·15 sec·Overland Park Drive
24
Turn right onto West 81st Street
232 ft·11 sec·West 81st Street
25
Turn right
134 ft·9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of about 3 hours and 24 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight, or depart later if you prefer a more relaxed start. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this journey without extensive planning. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is around $30, and utilize the available services along I 35, especially before embarking on the 98-mile stretch.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.8 miles from Maize, KS, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overland Park, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maize, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maize, KS
This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Maize, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 98 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Heather Lane
Turn right onto North Heather Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|North Maize Road
Turn left onto North Maize Road
Navigation decision point
6
90.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
188.2 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225
Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
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188.4 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 87th Street Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 225A
Toward 87th Street Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.95 one way
$59.91 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.89
$65.78
premium
$4.89
$36.87
$73.74
diesel
$5.61
$42.30
$84.61
Estimated Tolls: $2.80
Kansas Turnpike
(56 mi)$2.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.5
0
$20.12
$9.20
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
EV Truck/SUV
76.6
0
$26.82
$12.26
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Maize, KS
Morning
in Maize on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Overland Park, KS
Morning
in Overland Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
SSE 5 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:30AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 12:07AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 35 and the Kansas Turnpike, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is approximately 98 miles on I 35, allowing for extended periods of steady driving. The character of the road remains predominantly highway-based throughout, offering a predictable driving experience.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Heather Lane.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 191.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Heather Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Maize Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Overland Park is a city in northeastern Kansas within the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a melting-pot of both urban and suburban living. With 197,000 residents (2020), it is one of the most affluent cities in the U.S.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 191.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.80 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Overland Park, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Heather Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Maize Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Overland Park, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
