The transportation options in Lewis, MO County are varied and plentiful. The county is served by a number of highways and roads that pass through or near it, providing access to nearby towns and cities, as well as to major destinations such as St. Louis and Kansas City. There is also a public transit system in the area, which includes buses and paratransit services, connecting residents with shopping centers, schools, recreational activities, medical centers, airports, and more. Local taxi services are available for door-to-door transportation within the county boundaries. Beyond this there are various bike paths throughout the county offering commuters another option for getting around. For those wishing to travel further distances Amtrak provides rail service between St Louis and Kansas City. With these many options available Lewis County residents have plenty of choices when it comes to transportation needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lewis County takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lewis County get to work:
- 74.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 8.7% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit