RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Shortest commutes, US counties · 2010
US counties with the shortest mean travel time to work (2023 ACS). Aleutians East, Alaska leads at 4.3. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Alaska carries 15 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?
Aleutians East, Alaska ranks #1 with 4.3 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by average commute?
Aleutians East, Alaska, King County, Texas, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, Skagway, Alaska, North Slope, Alaska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).