RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Shortest commutes, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas with the shortest mean travel time to work (2023 ACS). Liberal, KS leads at 10.9. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS 2000
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest average commute?
Liberal, KS ranks #1 with 10.9 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by average commute?
Liberal, KS, Big Spring, TX, Altus, OK, Dodge City, KS, Laramie, WY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas 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).