2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Springfield, MO vs Lafayette, LA

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- The average commute for residents of Lafayette is 3.1% longer than it is for residents of Springfield.
- 15.8% more residents of Lafayette work from home compared to residents of Springfield.
 Springfield, MOLafayette, LAUnited States
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 Springfield, MOLafayette, LAUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Springfield, MOLafayette, LAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock21.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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