Fact #391: September 26, 2005
Miles Traveled by Age of Driver
The 18-to-22-year-old age group had the highest annual miles traveled (14,200 miles) and spent an average of $862 per vehicle for fuel, according to the 2001 National Household Travel Survey. The 30-to-39-year-old age group spent the most on fuel — an average of $893 per vehicle.
Travel and Fuel Expenditures by Age of Driver
Supporting Information
| Age of Primary Driver | Average Vehicle Miles of Travel per Vehicle |
Average Fuel Expenditure per Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 16 to 17 years | 11,600 | $701 |
| 18 to 22 years | 14,200 | $842 |
| 23 to 29 years | 14,100 | $862 |
| 30 to 39 years | 13,600 | $893 |
| 40 to 49 years | 13,000 | $860 |
| 50 to 59 years | 11,900 | $790 |
| 60 to 69 years | 10,000 | $685 |
| 70 to 79 years | 7,600 | $523 |
| 80 years and older | 6,000 | $413 |
| All | 12,000 | $787 |
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Source: Energy Information Administration, "Household Vehicles Energy Use: Latest Data and Trends." | ||
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