How long is the commute from Lawrence, KS?
Workers who live in Lawrence, KS take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Lawrence get to work
| Means of transportation | Lawrence | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±2.1 points) | 68.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±0.7 points) | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Lawrence, the average commute is not measurably different from Douglas County (20.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lawrence, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (2.4%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Lawrence ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 864 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lawrence
| Vehicles available | Lawrence | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±2.3 points) | 33.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±2.3 points) | 39.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±1.7 points) | 19.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Lawrence, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Douglas County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lawrence
| Lawrence | Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.9 points) | 97.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±1.7 points) | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lawrence, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lawrence
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Wakarusa Township | 2.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kanwaka Township | 8.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Reno Township (Leavenworth County) | 8.6 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Clinton Township | 8.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Lecompton | 8.8 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Rural Township (Jefferson County) | 8.8 mi | 35.4 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Eudora Township | 9.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Eudora | 9.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kanwaka Township, KS (32.7 minutes), Reno Township (Leavenworth County), KS (33.0 minutes), Clinton Township, KS (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Baldwin City | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Marion Township (Douglas County) | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Willow Springs Township | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Eudora | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Eudora Township | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Wakarusa Township | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Lawrence | 19.8 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Lawrence
How long is the average commute in Lawrence?
Workers who live in Lawrence, KS take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lawrence without a car?
8.4% of households in Lawrence have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lawrence?
15.5% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Lawrence worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence city, Kansas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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