Kanawha, Iowa is a small town located in Hancock County. Despite it's small size, there are several transportation options available for those looking to travel in and around Kanawha. The most popular form of transportation is driving; cars are easily accessible and provide the fastest route between destinations. Public transportation is also available in the form of two bus routes operated by the Iowa Department of Transportation. These routes serve several surrounding towns and cities, providing convenient access to nearby locations such as Mason City and Des Moines. For those wishing to travel further away, there are train services that stop at Kanawha station on their way to larger cities like Chicago and Minneapolis. Finally, there are also local taxi companies that offer flexible trips with competitive rates.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kanawha takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kanawha get to work:
- 84.9% drive their own car alone
- 3.7% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit