US cities by mean travel time to work

Mountain House, CA had the highest mean travel time to work of 3108 cities in 2023, at 54.7 minutes. Maryville, MO had the lowest, at 10.8 minutes. The median was 24.4 minutes and the figure for the United States was 26.6 minutes. Source: the U.S. Census Bureau.

Highest54.7Mountain House, CA

Lowest10.8Maryville, MO

Median24.43108 cities

United States26.6History

Top 40 cities, 2023

minutes. Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

Full ranking

Rank	Cities	2023 minutes	Change on 2022
1	Mountain House, CA Estimated	54.7	-2.1
2	Los Banos, CA Estimated	52.2	+1.8
3	Canyon Lake, CA Estimated	48.6	+1
4	Patterson, CA Estimated	46.7	+2.8
5	California City, CA Estimated	46.6	+3.3
6	Adelanto, CA Estimated	46.2	+1.7
7	Woodbury, NY Estimated	45.7	+2.3
8	Josephine, TX Estimated	45.4	+1.9
9	Lathrop, CA Estimated	43.6	+0.7
10	Antioch, CA Estimated	43.3	-1.6
11	Providence Village, TX Estimated	43.1	n/a
12	Tracy, CA Estimated	42.8	-0.7
13	Loganville, GA Estimated	42.4	-1.6
13	San Jacinto, CA Estimated	42.4	-0.1
15	Lake Elsinore, CA Estimated	42.2	-0.4
16	Edgewater, NJ Estimated	42	-1
17	Oakley, CA Estimated	41.9	-1.5
18	Long Beach, NY Estimated	41.7	+0.3
19	Hesperia, CA Estimated	41.6	-0.8
19	Palmdale, CA Estimated	41.6	+0.3
19	Scarsdale, NY Estimated	41.6	-0.5
19	Tenafly, NJ Estimated	41.6	-0.2
23	Menifee, CA Estimated	41.5	-1
23	Valley Stream, NY Estimated	41.5	-0.8
25	Apple Valley, CA Estimated	41.4	+1.7
26	Beacon, NY Estimated	41.2	-0.6
27	Brentwood, CA Estimated	41.1	0
28	Victorville, CA Estimated	40.9	+0.4
29	New York, NY Estimated	40.6	-0.5
30	Davenport, FL Estimated	40.5	+0.1
31	Cutler Bay, FL Estimated	40	0
32	Peekskill, NY Estimated	39.8	+1.6
33	Dallas, GA Estimated	39.7	+0.1
34	Bainbridge Island, WA Estimated	39.4	+1.1
34	Rye, NY Estimated	39.4	+1
36	La Plata, MD Estimated	39.3	-0.3
37	Clayton, CA Estimated	39	-0.9
38	Fulshear, TX Estimated	38.9	-0.5
39	Hercules, CA Estimated	38.8	-1.6
40	Manassas Park, VA Estimated	38.7	-2.5
41	Chatham, NJ Estimated	38.6	-1
41	Manteca, CA Estimated	38.6	-1.6
43	Glen Rock, NJ Estimated	38.4	+0.3
44	Eastvale, CA Estimated	38.3	0
44	Lake Grove, NY Estimated	38.3	-1.4
46	Great Neck, NY Estimated	38.2	-2.2
47	Maple Valley, WA Estimated	38.1	-1
47	Pittsburg, CA Estimated	38.1	-1.1
47	Wildomar, CA Estimated	38.1	-1.1
50	Hartsville, TN Estimated	37.9	-1.8
50	New Hyde Park, NY Estimated	37.9	-0.8
52	Calimesa, CA Estimated	37.8	+1.2
52	Dublin, CA Estimated	37.8	-0.3
52	Guttenberg, NJ Estimated	37.8	-0.1
52	White House, TN Estimated	37.8	+1.2
56	Maricopa, AZ Estimated	37.7	-0.6
56	Seagoville, TX Estimated	37.7	+0.1
56	Snellville, GA Estimated	37.7	-0.4
59	Metuchen, NJ Estimated	37.6	-0.7
60	Campton Hills, IL Estimated	37.5	-1.3
60	Pinole, CA Estimated	37.5	-1.3
62	Manhattan, IL Estimated	37.4	+2.4
62	Randolph Town, MA Estimated	37.4	+0.3
64	Hoboken, NJ Estimated	37.3	-0.1
64	Rockville Centre, NY Estimated	37.3	-0.9
66	Darby, PA Estimated	37.2	+2
66	Homestead, FL Estimated	37.2	-1.2
66	Newman, CA Estimated	37.2	-3
69	Murrieta, CA Estimated	37.1	+2.1
69	Oakland, TN Estimated	37.1	-1
71	Fairview, TN Estimated	37	-0.8
71	Ossining, NY Estimated	37	+0.7
71	St. Cloud, FL Estimated	37	+0.3
74	Jersey City, NJ Estimated	36.9	-0.1
75	Harrison, NJ Estimated	36.8	-1.4
76	Perris, CA Estimated	36.6	+0.9
77	Franklin Lakes, NJ Estimated	36.5	+0.8
77	Stonecrest, GA Estimated	36.5	-1.5
79	Liberty Hill, TX Estimated	36.4	+2.9
79	Mount Vernon, NY Estimated	36.4	-0.5
79	Orinda, CA Estimated	36.4	+0.8
79	Palmetto Bay, FL Estimated	36.4	+0.2
79	Temecula, CA Estimated	36.4	+0.2
84	Oakdale, CA Estimated	36.3	+1.2
84	South Holland, IL Estimated	36.3	+2.1
86	Heath, TX Estimated	36.2	+1.3
86	Hemet, CA Estimated	36.2	-0.6
86	Westfield, NJ Estimated	36.2	+0.6
89	Balch Springs, TX Estimated	36.1	-1.1
89	Kinnelon, NJ Estimated	36.1	+0.3
89	Lynbrook, NY Estimated	36.1	-1.7
89	Nolensville, TN Estimated	36.1	+0.7
93	Auburn, GA Estimated	36	-1
93	Beaumont, CA Estimated	36	-0.3
93	Hollister, CA Estimated	36	+1.1
93	Rio Vista, CA Estimated	36	n/a
97	Lake Stevens, WA Estimated	35.9	+0.8
97	Lockport, IL Estimated	35.9	-2.3
97	Matteson, IL Estimated	35.9	-3.4
100	Chino Hills, CA Estimated	35.7	-1.8
100	Homer Glen, IL Estimated	35.7	-0.6
100	Malden, MA Estimated	35.7	-0.8
100	Melrose, MA Estimated	35.7	-1.4
100	Vallejo, CA Estimated	35.7	-1
105	Bowie, MD Estimated	35.6	-0.5
105	Hopatcong, NJ Estimated	35.6	-0.5
105	Ridgewood, NJ Estimated	35.6	-0.7
105	Riverdale, IL Estimated	35.6	+1.8
109	East Orange, NJ Estimated	35.5	+1.8
109	San Ramon, CA Estimated	35.5	-0.6
109	West New York, NJ Estimated	35.5	0
112	Fate, TX Estimated	35.4	+0.4
112	Florida City, FL Estimated	35.4	+2.1
112	Little Elm, TX Estimated	35.4	-2.5
112	Middletown, NY Estimated	35.4	+2.2
116	Everett, MA Estimated	35.3	-1.2
116	Kyle, TX Estimated	35.3	-2
116	Lemont, IL Estimated	35.3	+0.8
119	Jefferson, GA Estimated	35.2	+4
120	Norridge, IL Estimated	35.1	+0.3
120	Powder Springs, GA Estimated	35.1	-2.2
120	Revere, MA Estimated	35.1	+0.9
120	Yorkville, IL Estimated	35.1	-0.6
124	Atoka, TN Estimated	35	-2.7
124	Corona, CA Estimated	35	-0.3
124	Haines City, FL Estimated	35	+0.9
124	Hyattsville, MD Estimated	35	+1.2
124	Wilmette, IL Estimated	35	-0.7
129	Richmond, CA Estimated	34.9	+0.3
129	Yonkers, NY Estimated	34.9	+0.1
131	Clay, AL Estimated	34.8	+1.7
131	Cliffside Park, NJ Estimated	34.8	-3
131	Fox Lake, IL Estimated	34.8	-1.6
131	Morgan Hill, CA Estimated	34.8	-0.8
131	Summit, NJ Estimated	34.8	+0.9
131	Weymouth Town, MA Estimated	34.8	+0.6
137	Diamond Bar, CA Estimated	34.7	-0.2
137	Fort Lee, NJ Estimated	34.7	-2.4
137	Moreno Valley, CA Estimated	34.7	-0.9
137	River Edge, NJ Estimated	34.7	-0.2
141	East Rockaway, NY Estimated	34.6	+0.9
141	Rutherford, NJ Estimated	34.6	+1.1
143	Floral Park, NY Estimated	34.5	-2.2
143	Forney, TX Estimated	34.5	-1
143	Mendota, CA Estimated	34.5	+0.1
143	San Elizario, TX Estimated	34.5	+1.1
143	Santa Clarita, CA Estimated	34.5	-0.7
143	Tinley Park, IL Estimated	34.5	+0.1
143	Walnut, CA Estimated	34.5	-0.6
150	Calabasas, CA Estimated	34.4	+1.1
150	Ceres, CA Estimated	34.4	+0.7
150	Elgin, TX Estimated	34.4	+3.1
150	Locust Grove, GA Estimated	34.4	+0.4
150	Massapequa Park, NY Estimated	34.4	-0.4
150	Palos Hills, IL Estimated	34.4	+2.4
156	Chino, CA Estimated	34.3	+0.1
156	Deltona, FL Estimated	34.3	-0.1
156	Dobbs Ferry, NY Estimated	34.3	-1.6
156	Franklin Town, MA Estimated	34.3	-0.1
156	Lansdowne, PA Estimated	34.3	+1
156	Lavon, TX Estimated	34.3	-2.6
156	Mont Belvieu, TX Estimated	34.3	+5.4
156	Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Estimated	34.3	+1
164	Markham, IL Estimated	34.2	+0.5
164	New Providence, NJ Estimated	34.2	-1.3
164	Quincy, MA Estimated	34.2	+0.3
167	Bayonne, NJ Estimated	34.1	+0.2
167	Culpeper, VA Estimated	34.1	-0.7
167	Front Royal, VA Estimated	34.1	+0.8
167	McCordsville, IN Estimated	34.1	+0.6
167	Norco, CA Estimated	34.1	-0.1
167	Patchogue, NY Estimated	34.1	+2.6
167	Plainfield, IL Estimated	34.1	+0.2
167	Victoria, MN Estimated	34.1	+1.6
175	Babylon, NY Estimated	34	-0.1
175	Bonney Lake, WA Estimated	34	-3.3
175	Chelsea, AL Estimated	34	-1.3
175	Miami Lakes, FL Estimated	34	+0.8
175	Pleasanton, CA Estimated	34	-0.3
180	Fair Oaks Ranch, TX Estimated	33.9	+3.7
180	Gilroy, CA Estimated	33.9	-0.2
180	Lovejoy, GA Estimated	33.9	-1
183	Groveland, FL Estimated	33.8	+0.6
184	Cedar Lake, IN Estimated	33.7	-1.5
184	Covington, WA Estimated	33.7	-1.6
184	Hayward, CA Estimated	33.7	-0.5
184	Kissimmee, FL Estimated	33.7	0
184	Lake Forest, IL Estimated	33.7	-0.8
184	Mascotte, FL Estimated	33.7	+2.3
184	Naugatuck, CT Estimated	33.7	+2.3
184	Orland Park, IL Estimated	33.7	-0.3
184	Park Forest, IL Estimated	33.7	+0.7
184	Ringwood, NJ Estimated	33.7	+0.5
184	Winnetka, IL Estimated	33.7	0
195	Calera, AL Estimated	33.6	+0.7
195	Greenbelt, MD Estimated	33.6	+0.8
195	Lago Vista, TX Estimated	33.6	-3.7
195	Picayune, MS Estimated	33.6	+1.9
195	Ramsey, NJ Estimated	33.6	-0.3
200	Braselton, GA Estimated	33.5	+0.6
200	Burbank, IL Estimated	33.5	+0.3
200	Calumet City, IL Estimated	33.5	-1.3
200	Chelsea, MA Estimated	33.5	-0.6
200	Chicago, IL Estimated	33.5	-0.6
200	Crestwood, IL Estimated	33.5	+1.6
200	Fayetteville, GA Estimated	33.5	+1.5
200	Garden City, NY Estimated	33.5	-0.7
200	Kearny, NJ Estimated	33.5	+1.2
200	Pearland, TX Estimated	33.5	-0.1
200	Suisun City, CA Estimated	33.5	-1.2
211	East Bethel, MN Estimated	33.4	+0.3
211	Freeport, NY Estimated	33.4	0
211	Minooka, IL Estimated	33.4	+2.2
211	Rolesville, NC Estimated	33.4	-0.1
211	Smyrna, DE Estimated	33.4	+2.1
211	Sunny Isles Beach, FL Estimated	33.4	-0.8
217	Buckeye, AZ Estimated	33.3	+0.8
217	Holly Springs, GA Estimated	33.3	-2.1
217	Port Orchard, WA Estimated	33.3	+2
220	Covina, CA Estimated	33.2	+0.9
220	East Rutherford, NJ Estimated	33.2	+1.3
220	Elmwood Park, IL Estimated	33.2	-0.2
220	Fontana, CA Estimated	33.2	-0.1
220	Lawrenceville, GA Estimated	33.2	-0.2
220	Lowell, IN Estimated	33.2	+1.5
220	Montgomery, IL Estimated	33.2	-0.5
220	New Carrollton, MD Estimated	33.2	+0.7
220	Newark, NJ Estimated	33.2	+0.2
220	Rialto, CA Estimated	33.2	-0.1
220	Shorewood, IL Estimated	33.2	+1
220	South Amboy, NJ Estimated	33.2	+0.5
220	West Covina, CA Estimated	33.2	+0.2
220	Whittier, CA Estimated	33.2	+0.2
220	Yelm, WA Estimated	33.2	-2.4
235	Beachwood, NJ Estimated	33.1	+2.2
235	Cerritos, CA Estimated	33.1	-0.3
235	El Cerrito, CA Estimated	33.1	+0.5
235	Firestone, CO Estimated	33.1	+0.8
235	Frankfort, IL Estimated	33.1	-1.8
235	Hinsdale, IL Estimated	33.1	+0.2
235	Manassas, VA Estimated	33.1	-0.9
235	River Grove, IL Estimated	33.1	+0.4
243	Molalla, OR Estimated	33	-0.1
243	Princeton, TX Estimated	33	-1.1
243	Red Oak, TX Estimated	33	-1.6
243	Villa Rica, GA Estimated	33	+0.9
243	West Park, FL Estimated	33	+4.1
248	Brookfield, IL Estimated	32.9	+0.5
248	La Palma, CA Estimated	32.9	-1.5
248	Maywood, IL Estimated	32.9	+0.2

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Mean one-way travel time to work in minutes for workers aged 16 and over who did not work from home.

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Which city has the highest mean travel time to work?

Mountain House, CA, with 54.7 minutes in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Maryville, MO, with 10.8 minutes in 2023.

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