How long is the commute from Roeland Park, KS?
Workers who live in Roeland Park, KS take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Roeland Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Roeland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±6.0 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.4 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±5.4 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Roeland Park, the average commute is lower than in Johnson County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roeland Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Roeland Park ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1032 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roeland Park
| Vehicles available | Roeland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±6.1 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±6.3 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±3.5 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Roeland Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Roeland Park
| Roeland Park | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±5.4 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±3.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±4.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Roeland Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Johnson County (95.9%).
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 Roeland Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roeland Park | — | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Fairway | 0.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 1.2 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 1.2 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Woods | 1.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood Hills | 1.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hills | 1.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 3.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Prairie Village | 3.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merriam, KS (22.2 minutes), Prairie Village, KS (19.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 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 Roeland Park
How long is the average commute in Roeland Park?
Workers who live in Roeland Park, KS take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roeland Park without a car?
2.4% of households in Roeland Park have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roeland Park?
17.7% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Roeland Park worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland Park city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland Park city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roeland 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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