Aurora, TX is a small town located in Ellis County. There are no public transportation options in Aurora itself, but residents may take advantage of private transportation services such as taxis or ride-shares. Those who are able to drive have access to a variety of roads and highways within the area. Highway 287 runs through the city and connects it to nearby towns like Ennis and Waxahachie. Additionally, there are multiple state highways that lead into various cities such as Ferris, Palmer, and Rice. The nearest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is about an hour away from Aurora.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Aurora takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Aurora get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 2.2% carpool with others
- 8.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit