In a world where we all spend way too much time behind the wheel, finding a city where driving doesn’t feel like a never-ending chore is a huge win. We can all think of cities that are better to drive in than others. But what are the best and worst cities in the country for drivers?

READ MORE: This Indiana City Has Been Ranked as the BEST Small City in America

WalletHub released its annual report of the Best & Worst Cities to Drive in 2024, comparing 100 of America's largest cities in the following four categories and a total of 30 key indicators of driver-friendliness: Cost of Ownership & Maintenance, Traffic & Infrastructure, Safety, and Access to Vehicles & Maintenance. The report also takes into account factors like congestion, weather, gas prices, parking, and car theft.

This Indiana City is One of the Best to Drive In

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Canva
loading...

If you live (and drive) in FORT WAYNE, you should feel fortunate, because according to to this study, Fort Wayne is the 14th best city to drive in for 2024! The Northern Indiana city cracked the top 15 with impressive rankings in each category.

  • 23rd in Cost of Ownership & Maintenance
  • 39th in Traffic & Infrastructure
  • 21st in Safety
  • 64th in Access to Vehicles & Maintenance

America's Best & Worst Cities to Drive In

What city will you find at the very top and bottom of this list? You'll have to look on each coast to get the answer. The #1 ranked city is Raleigh, NC, and way across the country is the #100 ranked city of Oakland, CA.

WBKR-FM logo
Get our free mobile app

If you love digesting data, you'll have a feast with the FULL REPORT HERE, or if you just want the gist, you can scroll over the map below to see the rankings.

Source: WalletHub

10 Best Selling Cars in Indiana

There are a lot of options to consider when it comes to choosing a new ride. Here are the ones Indiana drivers prefer the most:

Gallery Credit: Jake Foster

18 Harsh Realities of Life in Indiana

For those of us living here in the Hoosier State, or for those who may be considering a move to Indiana, there are some harsh realities we can’t ignore.

Gallery Credit: Bobby G.

More From WBKR-FM