Patoka, IL is a small village located in Marion County, with a population of 628. Despite its size, the village has a variety of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. For those looking to get around town without a car, there are several bus services available. The SIU Express Bus runs from Effingham to Carbondale throughout the week, with stops in Patoka as well as neighboring towns. Additionally, The Illinois Department of Public Transportation provides regular bus services that connect Patoka with nearby towns and cities such as Salem and Centralia.
Those who prefer to drive can do so on major highways such as U.S Route 50 or State Route 37. Both roads provide easy access to larger cities such as St Louis, MO or Evansville, IN. There is also an Amtrak station located in neighboring Centralia, providing railway transport up and down the country for both passengers and freight. For those coming from further away, there is also an airport located in Mattoon-Charleston offering commercial flights throughout the United States.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Patoka (zip 62875) takes 29.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Patoka (zip 62875) get to work:
- 89.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit