Logistics & Distribution

Topeka and Shawnee County are nestled in the middle of the U.S. with connectivity to five major highways allowing quick access to Interstates 70 and 335. Topeka is home to one of the longest air runways in the U.S. At 12,800 feet long, Topeka Regional Airport, is one of the top six longest runways in the nation that is still under capacity.

• Cost of doing business is 8% below the national average.
• Aggressive & flexible cash incentives for capital investment, jobs, and training

• Community technical school with customized training programs for industry partners

• Excellent Interstate access and plenty of shovel-ready sites & buildings
• Within one day, goods shipped by truck reach 25% of US population, 90% by day two.
• Class I rail service from BNSF and Union Pacific
• Kansas ranks in the top 10 in the United States in railroad mileage
• 12,800 foot runway at Forbes Field
• At the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Highway 75
• Kansas ranks sixth for quality and access to transportation in all modes

Major companies in Topeka:

• Walmart Fulfillment Center
• Target Distribution Center
• Home Depot Distribution Center
• US Foods
• Frito-Lay
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber
• PepsiCo
• PTMW