How long is the commute from Lenexa, KS?
Workers who live in Lenexa, KS take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
22.9% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Lenexa get to work
| Means of transportation | Lenexa | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±2.3 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.9% (±1.9 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Lenexa, the average commute is lower than in 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 Lenexa, 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, Lenexa ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 885 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lenexa
| Vehicles available | Lenexa | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±2.9 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±2.8 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±2.2 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Lenexa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lenexa
| Lenexa | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.9% (±1.9 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±0.9 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lenexa, 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 Lenexa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | — | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Shawnee | 3.6 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Lake Quivira | 5.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Olathe | 5.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Merriam | 6.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| De Soto | 7.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Edwardsville | 7.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Overland Park | 8.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bonner Springs | 8.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shawnee, KS (22.3 minutes), Lake Quivira, KS (24.4 minutes), Olathe, KS (20.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 | Roeland Park | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Fairway | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 22 | Westwood | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Mission Hills | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 (tie) | Mission Woods | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Lenexa
How long is the average commute in Lenexa?
Workers who live in Lenexa, KS take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lenexa without a car?
4.2% of households in Lenexa have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lenexa?
22.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Lenexa worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lenexa 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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