RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Longest commutes, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by mean travel time to work (2000 ACS). Lake Los Angeles, California leads at 42.5. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS 1990
USUnited States281,421,90617.6–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average commute?
Lake Los Angeles, California ranks #1 with 42.5 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Lake Los Angeles, California, Discovery Bay, California, Hidden Valley Lake, California, Vashon, Washington, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.