New Madrid, MO is a small city located in southeastern Missouri. Despite its size, the city offers its residents and visitors a number of transportation options. Public transit is available through the New Madrid Transit System, which provides bus service to most parts of the city. For those with cars, there are several major highways that run through the area including US Route 60 and Interstate 55, making it easy to access other parts of the state or country. The Amtrak station in New Madrid also connects riders to nearby cities like St. Louis and Memphis. Additionally, for those looking for a more scenic option, bike paths are available throughout the town as well as surrounding countryside. All these options make it easy for people to get around New Madrid no matter their mode of transport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Madrid takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Madrid get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 13.3% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit