RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,641
Shortest commutes, US cities · 2010
US cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (2010 ACS). Fort Irwin, California leads at 6.4. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Iowa carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS 2000
USUnited States308,745,53825.2–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest average commute?
Fort Irwin, California ranks #1 with 6.4 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Fort Irwin, California, West Point, New York, Quantico Base, Virginia, Air Force Academy, Colorado, Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.