How long is the commute from Sun Prairie, WI?
Workers who live in Sun Prairie, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Sun Prairie get to work
| Means of transportation | Sun Prairie | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±3.4 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±2.9 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Sun Prairie, the average commute is higher than in Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sun Prairie, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dane County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Sun Prairie ranks 38 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1327 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sun Prairie
| Vehicles available | Sun Prairie | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.3 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±3.3 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±3.5 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±2.4 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Sun Prairie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sun Prairie
| Sun Prairie | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±2.9 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.2 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sun Prairie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dane County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sun Prairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Town of Sun Prairie | 3.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor | 4.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burke | 5.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bristol | 5.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| DeForest | 6.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Cottage Grove | 6.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Maple Bluff | 8.1 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall | 8.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DeForest, WI (26.2 minutes), Cottage Grove, WI (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Town of Cross Plains | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Town of Dane | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Town of Berry | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Town of Rutland | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 36 | Town of Bristol | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 37 | Stoughton | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 (tie) | Sun Prairie | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 38 (tie) | Waunakee | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 38 (tie) | Town of Dunn (Dane County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 (tie) | Brooklyn | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 41 (tie) | Town of Westport | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 | Dane | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Windsor | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 Sun Prairie
How long is the average commute in Sun Prairie?
Workers who live in Sun Prairie, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sun Prairie without a car?
5.1% of households in Sun Prairie have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sun Prairie?
19.7% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Sun Prairie worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Prairie city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Prairie city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Prairie city, Wisconsin
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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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Figures last updated on .
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