Shortest Commute in United States

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

Shortest Commute — United States

1 Fort Riley KS 8 min

2 International Falls MN 8 min

3 Alliance NE 9 min

4 Fort Campbell North KY 9 min

5 Fort Irwin CA 9 min

6 Kodiak AK 10 min

7 Orange City IA 10 min

8 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government GA 10 min

9 York NE 10 min

10 Colby KS 10 min

11 Fort Leonard Wood MO 10 min

12 Bethel AK 10 min

13 McCook NE 10 min

14 Cody WY 10 min

15 Fort Lee VA 10 min

16 Atlantic IA 10 min

17 North Fort Lewis WA 10 min

18 Scottsbluff NE 10 min

19 West Point NY 11 min

20 Parsons KS 11 min

21 Truth or Consequences NM 11 min

22 Fort Carson CO 11 min

23 Lackland AFB TX 11 min

24 Schofield Barracks HI 11 min

25 Maryville MO 11 min

26 Ketchikan AK 11 min

27 McPherson KS 11 min

28 Storm Lake IA 11 min

29 Socorro NM 11 min

30 Pratt KS 11 min

31 Aberdeen SD 11 min

32 Miles City MT 11 min

33 Havre MT 11 min

34 Altus OK 11 min

35 Kaneohe Base HI 11 min

36 Muleshoe TX 11 min

37 Escanaba MI 11 min

38 Alva OK 11 min

39 Fort Polk South LA 11 min

40 Mountain Home AR 11 min

41 Chadron NE 11 min

42 Fort Drum NY 11 min

43 Camp Pendleton Mainside CA 11 min

44 Fort Hood TX 11 min

45 Carroll IA 11 min

46 Marshall MN 11 min

47 Robinson IL 12 min

48 Morris MN 12 min

49 Marinette WI 12 min

50 Hays KS 12 min

51 Page AZ 12 min

52 Sidney NE 12 min

53 Elkins WV 12 min

54 Madison SD 12 min

55 Notre Dame IN 12 min

56 Thief River Falls MN 12 min

57 Air Force Academy CO 12 min

58 Houghton MI 12 min

59 Murray KY 12 min

60 Wayne NE 12 min

61 Brookings SD 12 min

62 Alpena MI 12 min

63 Los Alamos NM 12 min

64 Fort Lewis WA 12 min

65 Fairfield IA 12 min

66 Dodge City KS 12 min

67 Canton NY 12 min

68 Sioux Center IA 12 min

69 Algona IA 12 min

70 Mitchell SD 12 min

71 Fort Stewart GA 12 min

72 Devils Lake ND 12 min

73 Quantico Base VA 12 min

74 Jamestown ND 12 min

75 Rochester Institute of Technology NY 12 min

76 Pierre SD 12 min

77 Redwood Falls MN 12 min

78 Creston IA 12 min

79 Sheridan WY 12 min

80 Sitka AK 12 min

81 Homer AK 12 min

82 Dalhart TX 12 min

83 Lexington VA 12 min

84 Emporia KS 12 min

85 Fort Bragg CA 12 min

86 Decorah IA 12 min

87 Fort Knox KY 12 min

88 Huron SD 12 min

89 Cadillac MI 12 min

90 Salem IL 12 min

91 Yankton SD 12 min

92 Rockland ME 12 min

93 Moab UT 13 min

94 Batesville AR 13 min

95 Richfield UT 13 min

96 Tucumcari NM 13 min

97 New Ulm MN 13 min

98 Chanute KS 13 min

99 Clarkston WA 13 min

100 Menominee MI 13 min

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute in United States.

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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