Ely, Iowa is a small city located in the southeastern corner of the state. It has a population of just over 1000 residents and is surrounded by woodlands and prairies. Despite its size, Ely offers a wide range of transportation options for those living there or visiting the area. The town is served by both public bus services and taxi companies which make it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities, including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Waterloo. For those looking for more direct transportation options, there are three airports located within an hour's drive from Ely providing daily flights to major cities across the country. For those who prefer to drive themselves, Ely is conveniently located on US Highway 20 making it easy to explore beyond the city limits. All these transportation options make travelling in Ely hassle-free and convenient!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ely takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ely get to work:
- 88.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit