Moving from New York City to Topeka?
- 1,152 mi Distance
- 19 hr 12 min Drive time
- 234K Topeka metro
- 215 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Topeka, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Topeka's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Topeka resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Rowhouse Restaurant
Upscale American dining in a converted firehouse with seasonal menus and craft cocktails.
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Bobo's Drive In
Topeka institution since 1948 serving loose meat sandwiches and classic drive-in fare.
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Hazel Hill
Farm-to-table restaurant in NOTO featuring locally sourced ingredients and rotating seasonal dishes.
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Porubsky's Grocery
Old-school deli and grocery famous for pickles and chili, operating since 1947.
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Tuptim Thai
Family-owned Thai restaurant known for authentic curries and noodle dishes.
What daily life feels like in Topeka.
Climate
Topeka has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The city experiences all four seasons distinctly, with significant temperature swings and occasional severe weather including tornadoes in spring.
- Sun days/yr215
- Rainfall37 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score32/100
- Transit Score27/100
- Bike Score44/100
Topeka is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Lake Shawnee with 411 acres of trails, fishing, boating, and disc golf
- Skyline Park mountain bike trails and scenic overlooks above the Kansas River
- Shunga Trail, a 9-mile paved path following Shunga Creek through the city
- Gage Park featuring rose gardens, mini-train, and connection to the zoo
- Kansas River trails for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation
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