Average Miles Driven per Year
The average light-duty vehicle in the U.S. was driven about 10,787 miles in 2024 (Federal Highway Administration). That works out to roughly 899 miles a month, 207 miles a week and 30 miles a day.
The average miles driven per year for a light-duty vehicle is about 10,787 miles (FHWA, 2024) — approximately 899/month, 207/week and 30/day.
- Per year (light-duty)10,787 mi
- Per month~899 mi
- Per week~207 mi
- Per day~30 mi
- Source year2024
Source: Federal Highway Administration — Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1
Average per vehicle vs. per driver
This is the average distance traveled per registered light-duty vehicle in a year — total light-duty vehicle-miles traveled divided by the number of light-duty vehicles. It is not the same as miles per driver or per household: households with several lightly used vehicles lower the per-vehicle figure, while one-car commuters raise it. “Light-duty” means cars, SUVs, vans and pickups — not heavy trucks or motorcycles.
Average miles driven, by time period
| Period | Miles |
|---|---|
| Per year | 10,787 |
| Per month | ~899 |
| Per week | ~207 |
| Per day | ~29.6 |
Per-period values are the annual FHWA figure divided by 12 months, 52 weeks and 365 days.
Why this number matters for costs
Annual mileage drives fuel spending, maintenance intervals, depreciation and insurance pricing. Many insurers treat roughly 12,000–15,000 miles a year as “average” for rating, which is higher than the FHWA per-vehicle figure because those bands describe primary-driver use. To estimate your own mileage from a daily commute, use the calculator below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average miles driven per year?
About 10,787 miles per light-duty vehicle in 2024, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
How many miles per month is average?
Roughly 899 miles per month, based on the annual FHWA figure divided by 12.
Why do insurers say 12,000–15,000 miles is average?
Insurer bands describe the primary driver of a vehicle, while the FHWA figure is an average across all registered light-duty vehicles, including lightly used second cars.
Does this include trucks and motorcycles?
No. It covers light-duty vehicles — cars, SUVs, vans and pickups. Heavy trucks and motorcycles are counted separately.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Federal Highway Administration — Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1.
The headline figure is FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-1 (average miles per light-duty vehicle). Monthly, weekly and daily values are NumberBench calculations from the annual figure.
Last checked July 2026 · Refreshed annually when the FHWA releases the next Highway Statistics VM-1 table.