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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

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

  1. Hawaii
  2. Washington
  3. Montana
  4. New Hampshire
  5. Colorado
  6. California
  7. Massachusetts
  8. Delaware
  9. Nevada
  10. Missouri

The 10 Best States to Drive In

  1. Kansas
  2. Idaho
  3. Indiana
  4. Iowa
  5. Oklahoma
  6. Alabama
  7. North Carolina
  8. Ohio
  9. Texas
  10. Tennessee

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