Earlham, IA is a small town located in Madison County, Iowa. Despite its size, there are several transportation options available to residents and visitors alike. The most popular mode of transportation is by car, as many locals own their own vehicles. The town also offers public buses through the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART), which provides access to local destinations such as shopping malls, libraries, parks and more. Additionally, Earlham is conveniently situated just 7 miles away from the Des Moines International Airport for those who need air travel. For those looking for an environmentally friendly way of getting around, biking has become increasingly popular in recent years with a network of bike trails running across the city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Earlham takes 25.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Earlham get to work:
- 84.7% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit