22 minutes
Avg. commute time
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. commute (minutes) | 22 | 26.4 |
National ranking
Utah ranks #9 of 49 states by average commute.
| #1 | North Dakota | 1 |
| #2 | Alaska | 2 |
| #3 | Oregon | 5% |
| #4 | Vermont | 6 |
| #5 | Illinois | 8.2% |
| #6 | South Dakota | 17.6 |
| #7 | Montana | 19.2 |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 21.5 |
| #9 | Utah | 22 |
| #10 | Wisconsin | 22.4 |
| #11 | New Mexico | 22.5 |
| #12 | Minnesota | 23 |
| #13 | Kentucky | 23.5 |
| #14 | Missouri | 23.8 |
| #15 | Indiana | 24 |
| #16 | Ohio | 24.1 |
| #17 | Nevada | 24.5 |
| #18 | Maine | 24.5 |
| #19 | Michigan | 24.6 |
| #20 | Delaware | 25 |
| #21 | Colorado | 25 |
| #22 | Arizona | 25.4 |
| #23 | Tennessee | 25.4 |
| #24 | Louisiana | 25.5 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 25.7 |
| #26 | North Carolina | 25.9 |
| #27 | New Hampshire | 26 |
| #28 | New York | 26.6% |
| #29 | Washington | 27.3 |
| #30 | Pennsylvania | 27.4 |
| #31 | Florida | 27.6 |
| #32 | Virginia | 28.4 |
| #33 | Georgia | 28.6 |
| #34 | Massachusetts | 30 |
| #35 | New Jersey | 31.7 |
| #36 | Connecticut | 33.5 |
| #37 | Hawaii | 33.5 |
| #38 | Arkansas | 33.5 |
| #39 | Mississippi | 33.5 |
| #40 | Alabama | 33.5 |
| #41 | South Carolina | 33.5 |
| #42 | West Virginia | 33.5 |
| #43 | Nebraska | 33.5 |
| #44 | Maryland | 33.5 |
| #45 | Iowa | 33.5 |
| #46 | Idaho | 33.5 |
| #47 | Kansas | 33.5 |
| #48 | Wyoming | 47 |
| #49 | Texas | 77% |
Overview
Average one-way commute time in Utah is about 22 minutes, slightly below the national average, aided by growing use of light rail (TRAX) and FrontRunner commuter trains. Key figures for Utah include Avg. commute time of 22 minutes, offering a clear snapshot of commuting patterns in the state. Understanding commuting patterns helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.