RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,134
Longest commutes, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by mean travel time to work (2020 ACS). Mora County, New Mexico leads at 51.3. 3,134 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest average commute?
Mora County, New Mexico ranks #1 with 51.3 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by average commute?
Mora County, New Mexico, Lewis County, Kentucky, Pike County, Pennsylvania, Charles County, Maryland, Bronx County, New York.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,134 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.