Longest commutes, US cities
US cities ranked by mean travel time to work (2024 ACS). Los Banos, California leads at 54.6. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average commute?
Los Banos, California ranks #1 with 54.6 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Los Banos, California, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Oak Hills, California, Rancho Calaveras, California, St. James, North Carolina.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).