Callaway County, Missouri is located in the north-central portion of the state and offers a wide range of transportation options. Public transportation within the county is provided by the Jefferson City Area Transit (JCAT) system, which operates both fixed-route and door-to-door service in Callaway County. JCAT provides links between local cities such as Fulton, Kingdom City, Holts Summit, New Bloomfield, Auxvasse, and more. Additionally, bus services are available to nearby cities such as St Louis and Kansas City for commuting purposes. For those who prefer to drive their own car or motorcycle, there are several highways that connect Callaway County to the surrounding areas including Interstate 70 and US Route 54. These roads provide a safe and efficient way for residents to travel around the county as well as beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Callaway County takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Callaway County get to work:
- 82.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit