Lafayette Township, in Steele County, Minnesota, is a small rural community located southeast of Owatonna. Despite its size, Lafayette offers a variety of transportation options to meet the needs of its residents. The city has two bus stops on Jefferson Avenue and one on Highway 218. Additionally, the Rochester Public Transit Authority provides service to destinations within the county. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are several major highways that run through or close to Lafayette Township such as Highway 14 and Interstate 35. There are also several local roads that can be used for traveling around the township. Lastly, for those who wish to explore further distances, it is only 30 minutes away from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and less than two hours from Mayo Clinic in Rochester. All in all, Lafayette Township provides a range of transportation methods suitable for most travelers’ needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lafayette township takes 17.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lafayette township get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.9% carpool with others
- 11.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit