Shortest Commute in Alabama

Top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Alabama

Shortest Commute — Alabama

1 Fort Rucker 14 min

2 Homewood 17 min

3 Mountain Brook 18 min

4 Troy 18 min

5 Greenville 18 min

6 Tuscaloosa 18 min

7 Florence 18 min

8 Fort Payne 19 min

9 Monroeville 19 min

10 Lanett 19 min

11 Brewton 19 min

12 Huntsville 19 min

13 Auburn 19 min

14 Gadsden 19 min

15 Alexander City 20 min

16 Rainsville 20 min

17 Vestavia Hills 20 min

18 Andalusia 20 min

19 Jacksonville 20 min

20 Enterprise 20 min

21 Sheffield 20 min

22 Montgomery 21 min

23 Dothan 21 min

24 Decatur 21 min

25 Tuskegee 21 min

26 Madison 21 min

27 Muscle Shoals 21 min

28 Chickasaw 21 min

29 Moores Mill 21 min

30 Phenix City 21 min

31 Boaz 21 min

32 Opelika 21 min

33 Tuscumbia 21 min

34 Albertville 21 min

35 Birmingham 22 min

36 Eufaula 22 min

37 Guntersville 22 min

38 Cullman 22 min

39 Scottsboro 22 min

40 Gulf Shores 22 min

41 Talladega 22 min

42 Prattville 22 min

43 Tallassee 22 min

44 Valley 23 min

45 Roanoke 23 min

46 Mobile 23 min

47 Attalla 23 min

48 Sylacauga 23 min

49 Millbrook 23 min

50 Northport 23 min

51 Midfield 23 min

52 Anniston 23 min

53 Fairhope 23 min

54 Fairfield 23 min

55 Atmore 23 min

56 Spanish Fort 24 min

57 Headland 24 min

58 Oxford 24 min

59 Irondale 24 min

60 Demopolis 24 min

61 Ozark 24 min

62 Smiths Station 24 min

63 Harvest 24 min

64 Selma 24 min

65 Foley 25 min

66 Opp 25 min

67 Athens 25 min

68 Prichard 25 min

69 Meridianville 25 min

70 Orange Beach 25 min

71 Daphne 25 min

72 Gardendale 25 min

73 Hoover 25 min

74 Semmes 25 min

75 Hartselle 25 min

76 Satsuma 25 min

77 Glencoe 25 min

78 Saraland 25 min

79 Clanton 26 min

80 Bessemer 26 min

81 Saks 26 min

82 Meadowbrook 26 min

83 Hamilton 26 min

84 Brook Highland 26 min

85 Rainbow City 26 min

86 Pike Road 26 min

87 Fultondale 26 min

88 Lincoln 26 min

89 Southside 26 min

90 Tillmans Corner 27 min

91 McCalla 27 min

92 Russellville 27 min

93 Pell City 27 min

94 Redland 27 min

95 Trussville 27 min

96 Forestdale 27 min

97 Wetumpka 27 min

98 Grayson Valley 27 min

99 Jasper 27 min

100 Moody 27 min

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute in Alabama.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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