Shortest commutes, US cities
US cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (2024 ACS). Fort Riley, Kansas leads at 7.6. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The median across all 6,826 is 24.9. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Elsa, TX, up 3,339 places to #92.
Flip the list · Longest commutes, US cities →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest average commute?
Fort Riley, Kansas ranks #1 with 7.6 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Fort Riley, Kansas, Tucumcari, New Mexico, International Falls, Minnesota, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, McCook, Nebraska.
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).