Maps and Data
Find maps and charts showing transportation data and trends related to alternative fuels and vehicles.
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Average Vehicle Trip Length by Purpose
Average trip length and distribution by trip type in U.S., 2019 Last update February 2019
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Average Annual Fuel Use of Major Vehicle Categories
Comparison of fuel use (per vehicle) among vehicle types Last update December 2018
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Average Fuel Economy at Different Road Grades
Trend of Fuel Economy and Consumption at different road grades, for various vehicle types Last update August 2014
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Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled in the U.S.
Trend of vehicle miles traveled in the U.S. from 1970 to 2018 Last update September 2018
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Average Per-Passenger Fuel Economy by Travel Mode
Comparison of per-passenger fuel economy for various modes of transportation. Last update November 2018
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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. National Household Travel Survey and Transportation Energy Data Book Edition 37 Table 8.8. Accessed 2-12-2019.
This chart shows average trip length in the U.S. by trip 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 charging stations. See also: Share of All Vehicle Trips by Length.
To view more details, notes, and acronyms, please download the Excel spreadsheet.
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