Welch, Oklahoma is a small rural town located in Craig County. The town has a population of just over 900 people and is part of the greater Tulsa metropolitan area. Despite its small size, Welch offers residents access to a variety of transportation options to get around.
Public transportation options within Welch itself are limited, but residents can take advantage of Tulsa's public transit system which offers bus routes that make stops at nearby towns like Vinita and Afton. Additionally, there are several taxi services available in the area as well as ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft which provide another convenient option for getting around town. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are three main highways that connect Welch with other cities in the region: US-60, US-69, and I-44. In addition, many locals have access to bicycles and scooters for an eco-friendly way to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Welch takes 19.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Welch get to work:
- 84.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit