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Before you go
Your trip to Topeka.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Topeka – Kansas Destination Topeka and Kansas Capital
How to get there
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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Kansas City (Missouri) · 140 km
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Topeka Amtrak Station 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI), in Missouri, is about 140 km away and is the most used. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief stops at Topeka station at night. By car, I-70 connects the city to Kansas City and Denver, and I-335 to Wichita.
How many days
Two days allow time to see the capitol, the former Monroe School, the Kansas Museum of History and Gage Park.
When to go
Spring and autumn, with mild days. The roses in Gage Park usually bloom from May to October. Summer is hot and winter is cold and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The capitol and the former Monroe School are close to each other, but the history museum and Gage Park are to the west, and buses are infrequent.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Topeka
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Morning
Capitol
Take the guided tour of the capitol and, if there is space, climb the steps to the top of the dome.
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Afternoon
Brown v. Board
Head to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site at the former Monroe School.
2 days in Topeka
Day 2
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Morning
History museum
Visit the Kansas Museum of History, west of the city.
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Afternoon
Gage Park
Finish at Gage Park, with its rose garden, carousel and zoo.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Topeka?
Visit the capitol and climb the dome, the former Monroe School from the Brown v. Board of Education case, the Kansas Museum of History and Gage Park.
How far is Topeka from Wichita?
About 220 km via I-335 and I-35, around 2 hours 15 minutes by car.
Are sales taxes added to purchases in Topeka?
The price on the tag does not include sales tax, which combines state and local portions and is charged at the register.
What time zone is Topeka in?
Topeka follows Central Time: UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.