Shortest commutes, US cities · 2020
US cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (2020 ACS). Fort Irwin, California leads at 7.7. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,811 is 25.4.
Flip the list · Longest commutes, US cities →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest average commute?
Fort Irwin, California ranks #1 with 7.7 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Fort Irwin, California, Alliance, Nebraska, Kanab, Utah, Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, International Falls, Minnesota.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). 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.