FHWA · FRED · Travel Volume Trends

US Vehicle Miles Traveled

How much America drives, in billions of miles per month since 1970. The raw series swings with the seasons — more in summer, less in winter — so a 12-month moving average reveals the underlying trend, including the sharp 2020 drop.

Miles driven per month

Billions of miles · raw vs. 12-month moving average

The seasonal driving cycle

Average miles by calendar month (last 10 years), billions

US Vehicle Miles Traveled — PublicChartsMonthly U.S. vehicle miles traveled since 1970 with a 12-month moving average and the seasonal driving cycle. Source: FHWA / FRED.US Vehicle Miles TraveledMiles driven per monthThe seasonal driving cycleHow much America drives, in billions of miles per month since 1970. The raw series swings with the seasons — more in summer, less in winter — so a 12-month moving average reveals the underlying trend, including the sharp 2020 drop.Billions of miles · raw vs. 12-month moving averageAverage miles by calendar month (last 10 years), billions