U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program

Fact #452: January 15, 2007
Driving Differences

Those living in the center city drive fewer miles in a day than those in suburban or rural areas. The difference between center city residents and rural residents is about 10 miles per day.

Daily Miles Driven (per Driver), 2001
Graph showing the daily miles driven by people living in center city, suburban, and rural areas. For more detailed information, see the table below.

Supporting Information

Average Daily Miles Driven (per Driver)
Area Miles
Center City 30.3
Suburban 33.7
Rural 40.0
All 32.9

Source: National Household Travel Survey.

 

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