RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Longest commutes, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by mean travel time to work (2000 ACS). Park County, Colorado leads at 38.3. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 7 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 county has the highest average commute?
Park County, Colorado ranks #1 with 38.3 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by average commute?
Park County, Colorado, Calhoun County, Illinois, Amelia County, Virginia, Pike County, Pennsylvania, Elbert County, Colorado.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.