2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Wichita, KS vs Olathe, KS

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Olathe is 3.0% longer than it is for residents of Wichita.
- 158.7% more residents of Olathe work from home compared to residents of Wichita.
 Wichita, KSOlathe, KSUnited States
 Commute Time192227
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 Commute Mode
 Wichita, KSOlathe, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.4%76.6%73.2%
 Carpool9.8%8.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%0.2%4.2%
 Bicycle0.4%0.1%0.5%
 Walk1.2%0.7%2.5%
 Work at Home5.1%13.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Wichita, KSOlathe, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.5%2.6%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.11.8%9.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.8%16.1%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.25.1%19.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.21.0%18.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.7%7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%12.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.8%2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.1%3.6%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.1.6%4.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.4%1.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.2%1.2%2.9%
Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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