How long is the commute from Kansas City, MO?
Workers who live in Kansas City, MO take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Kansas City get to work
| Means of transportation | Kansas City | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±0.9 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Kansas City, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kansas City, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Jackson County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Kansas City ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 787 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kansas City
| Vehicles available | Kansas City | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±0.5 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±0.9 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±0.8 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Kansas City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jackson County (8.1%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kansas City
| Kansas City | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kansas City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kansas City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | — | 21.7 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| North Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Avondale | 2.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 3.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±12.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Summit | 4.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Northmoor | 5.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oaks | 5.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood | 5.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Riverside | 5.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Kansas City, MO (16.5 minutes), Oakwood, MO (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Lake Tapawingo | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Grandview | 22.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 17 | Kansas City | 21.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Unity Village | 11.1 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Jackson 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 Kansas City
How long is the average commute in Kansas City?
Workers who live in Kansas City, MO take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kansas City without a car?
9.0% of households in Kansas City have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kansas City?
17.0% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Kansas City worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kansas City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kansas City city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kansas City city, Missouri
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kansas City city, Missouri (place:38000, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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