Drake, Colorado is a small town located in Larimer County. The town of Drake has a population of just over 300 people and is situated at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. As such, there are limited transportation options available in Drake for its residents.
The most common form of public transportation available to Drake residents is the Mountain Rides bus system, which offers routes throughout Larimer County and connects to nearby towns like Fort Collins and Estes Park. This service provides an affordable way to get around the area, as fares for adults are just $2 each ride or $5 for a daily pass. Additionally, taxi services such as United Taxi of Northern Colorado also offer rides to and from Drake on request.
For those who prefer to drive themselves, I-25 is less than 10 miles away from Drake, providing access to many points of interest throughout Northern Colorado. There are also several other roads leading out of Drake that can be used to explore the surrounding rural areas or head into nearby towns and cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Drake (zip 80515) takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Drake (zip 80515) get to work:
- 51.9% drive their own car alone
- 24.7% carpool with others
- 11.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit