How long is the commute from Lansing, IA?

Name: Commute and cars in Lansing, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Lansing, IA take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

69.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

22.8% of workers walk to work.

2.3% work from home.

5.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.6 minutes (±4.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 2.3%
Households without a car: 5.9%

How people in Lansing get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Lansing	Allamakee County	Iowa	United States
Drove alone	69.6% (±9.1 points)	74.7%	76.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.2% (±2.8 points)	8.3%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	22.8% (±9.1 points)	7.3%	2.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.1% (±1.6 points)	2.6%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	2.3% (±3.3 points)	7.1%	11.3%	15.1%

In Lansing, the average commute is not measurably different from Allamakee County (22.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Lansing, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allamakee County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Allamakee County, Lansing ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 530 of 918.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Lansing

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Lansing	Allamakee County	Iowa	United States
No vehicle	5.9% (±3.5 points)	3.7%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	32.3% (±9.7 points)	23.5%	30.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	47.2% (±10.8 points)	38.8%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	14.6% (±7.9 points)	34.0%	26.3%	21.9%

In Lansing, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allamakee County (3.7%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Lansing

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Lansing	Allamakee County	Iowa	United States
Workers working from home	2.3% (±3.3 points)	7.1% (±1.9 points)	11.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	84.7% (±10.3 points)	91.1% (±1.9 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	81.7% (±10.9 points)	86.0% (±2.3 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Lansing, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allamakee County (86.0%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Lansing

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lansing
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Lansing	—	21.6 minutes (±4.7)	—
De Soto	5.0 mi	35.6 minutes (±4.1)	Higher
Ferryville	6.4 mi	44.9 minutes (±18.5)	Higher
Town of Wheatland (Vernon County)	6.9 mi	34.4 minutes (±3.8)	Higher
Town of Freeman	7.1 mi	33.0 minutes (±4.1)	Higher
New Albin	10 mi	23.8 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Waterville	11 mi	35.9 minutes (±7.9)	Higher
Lynxville	11 mi	24.7 minutes (±6.9)	Not measurably different
Harpers Ferry	12 mi	34.4 minutes (±11.5)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: De Soto, WI (35.6 minutes), Ferryville, WI (44.9 minutes), Town of Wheatland (Vernon County), WI (34.4 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Allamakee County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Waterville	35.9 minutes (±7.9)
2	Harpers Ferry	34.4 minutes (±11.5)
3	New Albin	23.8 minutes (±7.7)
4	Lansing	21.6 minutes (±4.7)
5	Postville	16.9 minutes (±3.5)
6	Waukon	16.7 minutes (±2.7)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Lansing

How long is the average commute in Lansing?

Workers who live in Lansing, IA take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Lansing without a car?

5.9% of households in Lansing have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Lansing?

2.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Lansing worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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