How long is the commute from Overland Park, KS?
Workers who live in Overland Park, KS take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
24.6% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Overland Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Overland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±1.2 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±0.6 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.6% (±1.2 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, 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, Overland Park ranks 15 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 868 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Overland Park
| Vehicles available | Overland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±0.7 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±1.4 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±0.9 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Overland Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher 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 Overland Park
| Overland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.6% (±1.2 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.5 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Overland Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Overland Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | — | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Leawood | 3.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 4.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Loch Lloyd | 6.5 mi | 33.7 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Olathe | 7.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Prairie Village | 7.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lenexa | 8.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 8.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Aubry Township | 9.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxford Township (Johnson County), KS (23.4 minutes), Loch Lloyd, MO (33.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 | Roeland Park | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Fairway | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) |
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 Overland Park
How long is the average commute in Overland Park?
Workers who live in Overland Park, KS take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Overland Park without a car?
4.3% of households in Overland Park have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Overland Park?
24.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Overland Park worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Overland Park 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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