If you live in the Phoenix area, that daily drive adds up quick. Census data shows the average one-way commute in Phoenix is about 27 minutes — meaning many drivers spend nearly 55 minutes a day just getting to and from work. That’s almost an hour every weekday before you even count school drop-offs, traffic delays, construction, crashes, or the drive to wherever else you still have to go. And for a lot of people in the Valley, that “average” doesn’t even feel close. As Phoenix keeps expanding farther into the East Valley, West Valley, and outer suburbs, more residents are living farther away from major job centers — which means longer drives, more freeway time, and more money spent on gas. For some people, the daily commute is easily an hour each way. How long does your commute usually take? 👇 Via U.S. Census Bureau Send us stories you think we should cover next. #Phoenix #AZTraffic #ValleyLife #Arizona #DownInnaDesert