How long is the commute from Springfield, MI?
Workers who live in Springfield, MI take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Springfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Springfield | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±5.9 points) | 79.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.1 points) | 8.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Springfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Calhoun County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Springfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calhoun County, Springfield ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1332 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Springfield
| Vehicles available | Springfield | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±3.4 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.6% (±8.0 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±7.3 points) | 38.3% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±5.2 points) | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Springfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calhoun County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Springfield
| Springfield | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±5.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.7% (±6.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Springfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Calhoun County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Springfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Battle Creek | 1.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3.7 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Charter Township | 4.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brownlee Park | 5.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston Township | 6.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Augusta | 6.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Emmett Charter Township | 7.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township | 7.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Augusta, MI (26.7 minutes), Ross Township, MI (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Marshall | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Marshall Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Newton Township (Calhoun County) | 20.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | 20.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Marengo Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Bedford Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Springfield | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Battle Creek | 18.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Emmett Charter Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 | Tekonsha Township | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Calhoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Springfield
How long is the average commute in Springfield?
Workers who live in Springfield, MI take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Springfield without a car?
6.1% of households in Springfield have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Springfield?
2.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Springfield worked from home, and 80.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield city, Michigan
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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