LA Traffic Facts
- 103 hours/year: Average LA driver sits in traffic
- 405 Freeway: Among busiest highways in the US
- Car culture: 88% of LA workers drive alone
- 12 MPH: Average rush hour speed on freeways
- #1 in US: LA has worst traffic nationwide
How We Calculate This
We multiply your daily commute by work days (5) and weeks per year (48). The 64-minute default reflects LA metro area data from INRIX Traffic Analytics.
LA Commute FAQ
Why is LA traffic so bad?
Urban sprawl, car culture (88% drive alone), and limited public transit create extreme congestion.
What time is traffic worst in LA?
Rush hours are 7-10 AM and 4-7 PM. Friday afternoons are especially brutal.
Is the LA Metro worth using?
For certain routes yes. The Metro can bypass highway traffic entirely on dedicated rail lines.