Powell County, located in Eastern Kentucky, is a small rural community with limited transportation options. The county is served by the Mountain Parkway Express, which provides public transit to and from neighboring cities and counties. Additionally, there are private shuttle services that provide local transportation to businesses and attractions within the county. Public buses also run throughout the region offering transportation to various destinations. Finally, Powell County is served by air service through the nearby Lexington airport. All of these options combine to make Powell County an accessible place for visitors and residents alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Powell County takes 28.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Powell County get to work:
- 76.4% drive their own car alone
- 19.4% carpool with others
- 1.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit