How long is the commute from Topeka, KS?
Workers who live in Topeka, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Topeka get to work
| Means of transportation | Topeka | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±1.5 points) | 77.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±1.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±1.1 points) | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Topeka, the average commute is lower than in Shawnee County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Topeka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shawnee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shawnee County, Topeka ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1099 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Topeka
| Vehicles available | Topeka | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±1.0 points) | 7.4% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 34.2% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 36.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±1.3 points) | 21.7% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Topeka, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Shawnee County (7.4%).
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 Topeka
| Topeka | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±1.1 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±1.2 points) | 89.4% (±0.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Topeka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shawnee County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Topeka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | — | 16.7 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Topeka Township | 4.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 5.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Tecumseh Township | 7.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Menoken Township | 8.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Soldier Township | 8.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Williamsport Township | 8.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 9.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Township | 9.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mission Township (Shawnee County), KS (19.1 minutes), Tecumseh Township, KS (21.5 minutes), Menoken Township, KS (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shawnee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Dover Township | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Silver Lake Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Soldier Township | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 14 | Rossville | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 19.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Topeka Township | 17.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 17 | Topeka | 16.7 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Shawnee 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 Topeka
How long is the average commute in Topeka?
Workers who live in Topeka, KS take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Topeka without a car?
9.3% of households in Topeka have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Topeka?
10.9% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Topeka worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka 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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