Eldridge, MO is a rural area located in southwestern Missouri. With a population of only 65463 people, it isn't a heavily populated area. However, that doesn't mean that transportation options are scarce. The primary form of public transportation available in Eldridge is the Intercity Transit System which offers bus services from surrounding larger cities such as Springfield or Branson. There are also multiple taxi companies operating out of Eldridge providing local transportation around the city as well as to and from other cities. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are several highways connecting Eldridge with nearby cities including Interstate 44 and US 65. These provide quick access to some of the larger nearby towns and cities such as West Plains and Rolla for work, shopping, or leisure activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Eldridge (zip 65463) takes 21.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Eldridge (zip 65463) get to work:
- 71.0% drive their own car alone
- 18.6% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit