RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,121
Shortest commutes, US counties · 1990
US counties with the shortest mean travel time to work (2023 ACS). Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 2.5. 3,121 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest average commute?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 2.5 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by average commute?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Bristol Bay, Alaska, North Slope, Alaska, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, Nome Census Area, Alaska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,121 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 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 (1990).