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Average Vehicle Trip Length by Purpose
Other | Work-Related Business | Visit Friends/Relatives | To/From Work | School/Daycare/Church | Average of All Trips | Medical Services | Social/Recreational | Shopping | Family/Personal Business | |
Trip Length (miles) | 16 | 15.2 | 14.6 | 12 | 9.9 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 7 | 6.6 |
Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Energy Data Book #39, Table 9.8
This chart shows the average vehicle trip length in the United States by purpose, and distribution of trips by type. This information can help gauge the range required when sizing batteries for an electric vehicle. It can also be helpful in the selection of locations for electric vehicle charging stations. See also: Share of All U.S. Vehicle Trips by Length.
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