Origin
Maize, KS
Late night in Maize on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maize, KS to Wichita, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maize, KS
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Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.6-mile journey from Maize to Wichita, Kansas, is easily manageable in just 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Primarily using KS 96 and North Broadway Street, this drive offers a straightforward connection within the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for locals or travelers passing through. You'll find this route to be a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with more urban thoroughfares as you approach Wichita. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 7 mi | 7m |
| North Broadway Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Maize Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Hickory Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harvest Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 53rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maize, KS and Wichita, 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
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 96
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
13
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 53rd Street North
Turn right onto West 53rd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward KS 96 East
Navigation decision point
Toward KS 96 East
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Broadway Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Wichita, KS
Late night in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
S 6 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
20 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this 12.6-mile drive is largely defined by its 55% highway share, offering a taste of open-road travel before transitioning. You'll experience a longest stretch of about 7 miles on KS 96, providing a consistent pace. As you progress, the route shifts from the more rural feel of North Maize Road to the busier urban environment of North Broadway Street in Wichita. This mixed drive profile means you'll encounter varying traffic patterns and road conditions, so staying alert is key to a smooth experience.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on KS 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Heather Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.4 miles (West 53rd Street North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wichita, KS
Full guide →Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions. === Tourist information === Visit Wichita website
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on KS 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.4 miles (West 53rd Street North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wichita, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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