"By the numbers: The average Columbus-area car commuter spent a record 58 hours stuck in traffic last year, per the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's 2025 Urban Mobility Report. Across all local drivers, that's a whopping 59 million hours wasted. Between the lines: Congestion isn't just annoying - it's expensive. Delays cost local commuters an average of $1,635 last year in wasted fuel and time, per the report."
"The big picture: Columbus drivers have the most delays in Ohio, but it could be worse. The average U.S. driver spent a record 63 hours last year stuck in traffic. That's more than any other year dating back to 1982, when the dataset began. Data: Texas A&M Transportation Institute; Note: Includes metro areas with at least 500k residents in 2024, and passengers who typically travel during peak periods; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios"
Columbus-area car commuters averaged 58 hours stuck in traffic in 2024, the most in Ohio and reflecting a national uptick. Local congestion totaled about 59 million hours lost and imposed an average $1,635 cost per commuter in wasted fuel and time. The typical U.S. driver experienced 63 hours of delay, the highest since 1982. Midday congestion rose noticeably, likely tied to hybrid work and shifting travel habits, and Thursday became the worst day for delays. Local weekday peak congestion concentrated between 3–6pm, with Mondays the least busy. A major state highway overhaul will continue into the 2030s.
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