Prairie Lake, Wisconsin is a small town located in the northwest of the state. Although it is small in size, its residents benefit from many transportation amenities. The town provides several public transportation options for getting around and reaching nearby towns and cities. The Prairie Lake Transit System operates several bus routes throughout the area, making it easy to get around locally or to get out of town for a day trip. Additionally, the nearby city of Eau Claire's transit system extends into Prairie Lake as well, providing access to even more destinations. For those who prefer traveling by car, Prairie Lake offers ample parking spaces throughout the downtown area and there are also several car rental companies available in town for those who don't have their own vehicle with them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Prairie Lake takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Prairie Lake get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit