How long is the commute from Wichita, KS?
Workers who live in Wichita, KS take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Wichita get to work
| Means of transportation | Wichita | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±0.9 points) | 79.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±0.6 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±0.5 points) | 8.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Wichita, the average commute is lower than in Sedgwick County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wichita, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (0.6%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sedgwick County, Wichita ranks 40 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 964 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wichita
| Vehicles available | Wichita | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±0.5 points) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±0.8 points) | 32.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±1.0 points) | 37.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±0.8 points) | 24.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Wichita, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wichita
| Wichita | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±0.5 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wichita, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wichita
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | — | 18.4 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Eastborough | 4.8 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| McConnell AFB | 6.2 mi | 8.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 6.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Minneha Township | 7.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kechi Township | 7.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 7.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Waco Township | 7.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township | 7.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McConnell AFB, KS (8.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kechi Township, KS (20.9 minutes), Riverside Township (Sedgwick County), KS (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Mulvane | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 | Bel Aire | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 36 | Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 37 | Kechi | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 (tie) | Maize | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 39 (tie) | Wichita | 18.4 minutes (±0.3) |
| 39 (tie) | Waco Township | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 42 | Minneha Township | 18.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 43 | Eastborough | 17.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 44 (tie) | Oaklawn-Sunview | 17.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 44 (tie) | Park Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 46 | McConnell AFB | 8.2 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Sedgwick 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 Wichita
How long is the average commute in Wichita?
Workers who live in Wichita, KS take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wichita without a car?
6.4% of households in Wichita have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wichita?
7.7% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Wichita worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita 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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