What is the average commute time in Houston, Texas?

The average commute time in Houston, Texas is 26.0 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 11.7% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Houston, Texas leave for work?

The most common departure window in Houston is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM, followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Houston?

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On average, it takes 26.0 minutes to get to work in Houston.

The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 11.7% work from home.

Metric	Houston	Texas	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	26.0 min	22.7 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	11.7%	12.8%	13.4%
Walked	1.8%	1.4%	2.4%
Public Transit	3.1%	1.0%	3.5%