Transportation

Jefferson County’s strength is a product of its central location versus national markets and the nation’s transportation system. Almost one-third of the nation’s top fifty metropolitan areas are within 500 miles of Jefferson County.

HIGHWAYS  PDF (Highway Map)

Interstate 57                          Local                                      North/South

Interstate 64                          Local                                      East/West

Interstate 70               65 miles North via I-57                   East/West

Interstate 24              51 miles South via I-57                   North/South

State Route 37                        Local                                      North/South

State Route 15                        Local                                      East/West

State Route 148                      Local                                      North/South

State Route 142                      Local                                      Northwest/Southwest

GENERAL COMMODITY CARRIERS
UPS Freight                          618/244-5767                       www.upsfreight.com
Fed Ex Freight                      618/244-9736                       www.fedex.com
Roadway Express                  800-362-3260                       www.roadway.com
Guaranteed Air Freight          618/242-0410                       www.gaffinc.com\

SMALL BOX CARRIERS:
UPS
FED EX
DHL

RAIL
There are three rail companies serving Jefferson County:
Evansville Western  Greg Phelps            270/444-4414          
Norfolk Southern     Chris Ingraham        314/679-1880           www.nescrop.com
Union Pacific           Wayne Borg            630/573-6435           www.uprr.com

Jefferson County is located 45 minutes from East St. Louis, IL the nation’s number two rail hub. Passenger services are available within 30 miles through Amtrak.

AIR
The Mt. Vernon Airport has a 6500 foot main runway, fixed base
operation, terminal building, and storage hangers. Charter and private aviation services are provided, as well as refueling. The facility offers Shell 100 and Jet A fuels and pilot lounge with weight and exercise room, shower and snooze rooms, wireless internet in the airport terminal, complimentary refreshments, courtesy shuttle, as well as overnight hangar reservations.
Contact: Chris Collins, Manager 618/242-7016             www.mtvernonairport.com

Commercial Air Service within one hour:
Lambert International Airport, St. Louis, MO
Mid America Airport
Williamson County Airport

WATERWAYS
Port facilities are available within 1 ½ hours of Jefferson County on both the Ohio and the Mississippi Rivers.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION:
Car Rentals                              Enterprise
Taxi Services                            Three Independent Companies
Buses                                      Greyhound Bus Lines (Commercial)
                                              Beck Bus (Charter)
                                              South Central Transit (Public)