The average number of miles driven per year by a U.S. driver is approximately 13,500 to 14,500 miles. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average is about 13,596 miles annually, which breaks down to roughly 37 miles per day or 1,133 miles per month
. Other sources report similar figures, with averages around 13,476 to 14,489 miles per year
. This average varies by age and gender:
- Drivers aged 20-54, typically in their prime working years, drive the most, averaging about 15,000 miles or more annually
- Younger drivers (16-19) and seniors (65+) drive fewer miles, around 7,600 miles per year on average
- Men generally drive significantly more miles than women across all age groups, with men averaging about 16,550 miles per year and women about 10,142 miles
Insurance companies often use about 12,000 miles per year as a standard benchmark for average mileage when setting rates
. In summary, a typical driver in the U.S. should expect to drive roughly 13,500 to 14,500 miles per year, but this can vary widely depending on personal circumstances such as age, gender, and location.
