Highland Park is 3.1 miles from Topeka Auto Repair, and it sits an even 3.3 miles from both Oakland and North Topeka. That makes the order of stops a matter of preference, not geography.
Highland Park is 3.1 miles from Topeka Auto Repair at 2017 SW 6th Ave, and it happens to sit exactly 3.3 miles from both Oakland and North Topeka — the same distance in both directions. That's simply what the map shows for this one neighborhood; whichever direction the day's errands are already headed, the mileage isn't what decides the route.
That flexibility matters more for a scheduled service than for anything urgent. A slow oil leak or an overdue inspection can wait for whichever day is already headed toward Topeka; a dead battery or a grinding brake can't.
Does it matter whether I come from Oakland or North Topeka first?
Not by distance — both sit 3.3 miles from Highland Park, so neither direction adds meaningfully more driving than the other. What matters more is timing: a car that's developed a new noise or started pulling to one side is worth getting in sooner, regardless of which direction it's coming from.
What's worth checking before a scheduled visit?
A scheduled visit is the easier of the two kinds — nobody's stranded, and there's time to plan around it. A few things are worth looking at before the car leaves Highland Park so the visit actually answers the right question.
- Tire tread depth and pressure
- Any dashboard warning light, even one that cleared on its own
- How long it's been since the last oil change
How far is Highland Park from the shop?
Highland Park sits 3.1 miles from Topeka Auto Repair at 2017 SW 6th Ave. It's also an even 3.3 miles from Oakland and from North Topeka, putting it roughly centered between those two service areas.
Is Highland Park closer to Oakland or to North Topeka?
Neither — both are 3.3 miles from Highland Park.
What are your hours?
Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Call (785) 329-9882 to confirm before a visit, especially if the issue is more than routine maintenance.