Lexington, Missouri is a small town located in Lafayette County, about 40 miles east of Kansas City. The population in Lexington is approximately 4,000 residents. Despite its size, the town offers an array of public transportation options that help locals and visitors get around town. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several taxi services like Yellow Cab for convenient transportation. For those looking for a shared ride option, Uber and Lyft offer rides within Lexington and surrounding areas. For public transportation needs, the Regional Public Transit Authority provides bus service throughout Lexington and the surrounding counties. Additionally, Amtrak operates a train station in nearby Higginsville offering service to St. Louis and other destinations throughout the country. With all these options available, getting around Lexington is easy and convenient!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lexington takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lexington get to work:
- 79.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit