How long is the commute from Leavenworth, KS?
Workers who live in Leavenworth, KS take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Leavenworth get to work
| Means of transportation | Leavenworth | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±3.3 points) | 77.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±1.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Leavenworth, the average commute is lower than in Leavenworth County (23.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leavenworth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Leavenworth County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Leavenworth County, Leavenworth ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 873 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leavenworth
| Vehicles available | Leavenworth | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±3.3 points) | 25.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Leavenworth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Leavenworth County (4.8%).
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 Leavenworth
| Leavenworth | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±1.6 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±1.7 points) | 92.3% (±1.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Leavenworth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Leavenworth County (92.3%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leavenworth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | — | 19.6 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Delaware Township (Leavenworth County) | 5.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kickapoo Township | 5.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Farley | 5.7 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Lansing | 5.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 5.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| High Prairie Township | 6.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Tracy | 8.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Platte City | 9.4 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kickapoo Township, KS (24.6 minutes), Farley, MO (30.6 minutes), Weston, MO (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Leavenworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fairmount Township (Leavenworth County) | 27.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | High Prairie Township | 27.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Easton Township | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Sherman Township (Leavenworth County) | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Kickapoo Township | 24.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Lansing | 21.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Leavenworth | 19.6 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth
How long is the average commute in Leavenworth?
Workers who live in Leavenworth, KS take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leavenworth without a car?
7.6% of households in Leavenworth have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leavenworth?
7.5% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Leavenworth worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavenworth city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavenworth city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavenworth 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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