How long is the commute from Leawood, KS?
Workers who live in Leawood, KS take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Leawood get to work
| Means of transportation | Leawood | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±3.3 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±3.6 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Leawood, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leawood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Leawood ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 789 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leawood
| Vehicles available | Leawood | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.4% (±2.7 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% (±3.6 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±3.4 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Leawood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Johnson County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Leawood
| Leawood | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±3.6 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Leawood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Johnson County (95.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leawood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood | — | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Overland Park | 3.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Village | 5.5 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Loch Lloyd | 5.7 mi | 33.7 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 5.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 5.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hills | 7.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Belton | 8.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fairway | 8.1 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mission Hills, KS (16.4 minutes), Fairway, KS (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Loch Lloyd, MO (33.7 minutes), Belton, MO (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lexington Township (Johnson County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Aubry Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Gardner | 22.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Shawnee | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Merriam | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Leawood | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Olathe | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Overland Park | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Westwood Hills | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Prairie Village | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Lenexa | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Mission | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Johnson 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 Leawood
How long is the average commute in Leawood?
Workers who live in Leawood, KS take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leawood without a car?
1.1% of households in Leawood have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leawood?
25.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Leawood worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leawood city, Kansas
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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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Figures last updated on .
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