Colorado in the top five worst states to drive in this year

Jan 22, 2025, 4:46 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025, 4:25 pm

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If you’ve recently sat in traffic on I-70, I-25, C470, I-225, etc., you’ll likely agree with this…

WalletHub has just come out with their annual list of the best and worst states to drive in, and Colorado is the top five worst!

They compared all 50 states on 31 key indicators of a positive commute, including everything from average gas prices to road quality to rush-hour traffic congestion.

The 10 Worst States to Drive In

Hawaii
Washington
Montana
New Hampshire
Colorado
California
Massachusetts
Delaware
Nevada
Missouri

The 10 Best States to Drive In

Kansas
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Oklahoma
Alabama
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Tennessee

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