Lea County, New Mexico is located in the southeastern corner of the state. It is home to a variety of transportation options for its residents. The county boasts an extensive network of roads and highways, including routes such as US Highway 62/180, US 385, and State Highway 18. These roads provide access to most major cities within the state, as well as some cities in neighboring Texas and Arizona. For those who prefer public transit instead of driving their own vehicle, Lea County offers bus services through the Lea County Transit Department. This service runs seven days a week from Monday to Saturday with stops throughout the county. Additionally, there are two airports within Lea County – Lovington Municipal Airport and Hobbs-Lea County Regional Airport – providing air travel for both commercial and private flights. Finally, there are also several taxi companies in the area that offer services to those needing a ride around town or farther away destinations. With all these options available, Lea County provides residents with plenty of transportation links for any type of travel need.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lea County takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lea County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit