West Plains, MO is a small city located in south-central Missouri. It has a population of approximately 11,000 people and is known for its small town feel. Despite its size, there are a number of transportation options available to those living and working in West Plains. The most popular form of transportation is by car as many residents own vehicles to get around town. There is also public transit available in the form of buses operated by the West Plains Transit System. This system operates five days a week and covers key areas of the city such as shopping centers, medical facilities, and local businesses. Other options include Uber, taxis, bicycles, and walking for shorter distances. With all these options available it is easy to get around in West Plains.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Plains takes 14.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Plains get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit