Maine
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#4
In the United States, a mosaic of varied landscapes and cityscapes, speed limits on our highways, freeways, and interstates play a pivotal role in maintaining traffic safety and efficiency. Speed limits, often determined by road type, traffic flow, and local regulations, are essential components of state traffic laws aimed at reducing accidents and promoting disciplined driving. Key findings from the data include:
The highest speed limit, observed in Montana, Nevada, and South Dakota, is 80 mph. These states, characterized by expansive rural highways and a low population density, allow for this elevated speed threshold. Following closely are states with speed limits set at 75 mph. Spanning from the rocky coasts of Maine to the vast plains of Nebraska, the desert expanses of New Mexico, and the stark landscapes of North Dakota, this speed limit marks a crucial middle ground in national speed regulations. The southern states of Arkansas and Oklahoma, along with the wild frontier of Wyoming, also fall under this speed category. 10 States with the Highest Speed Limits:
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#31
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#41
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#13
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#8
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#27
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#12
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#43
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#47
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#25
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#38
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
60 mph
#50
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#17
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#30
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#19
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#34
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#14
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#42
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#11
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#4
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#29
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#39
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#24
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#22
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#18
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#36
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
80 mph
#1
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#5
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
80 mph
#2
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#40
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#49
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#6
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#45
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#26
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#7
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#21
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#9
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#46
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#35
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#48
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#37
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
80 mph
#3
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#20
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#16
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#15
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
65 mph
#44
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#33
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#32
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#23
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
70 mph
#28
Metric
Value
Rank
Maximum Speed Limit
75 mph
#10
Region ↕ | Maximum Speed Limit ↕ |
---|---|
Alabama | 70 mph |
Alaska | 65 mph |
Arizona | 75 mph |
Arkansas | 75 mph |
California | 70 mph |
Colorado | 75 mph |
Connecticut | 65 mph |
Delaware | 65 mph |
Florida | 70 mph |
Georgia | 70 mph |
Hawaii | 60 mph |
Idaho | 75 mph |
Illinois | 70 mph |
Indiana | 70 mph |
Iowa | 70 mph |
Kansas | 75 mph |
Kentucky | 65 mph |
Louisiana | 75 mph |
Maine | 75 mph |
Maryland | 70 mph |
Massachusetts | 65 mph |
Michigan | 70 mph |
Minnesota | 70 mph |
Mississippi | 70 mph |
Missouri | 70 mph |
Montana | 80 mph |
Nebraska | 75 mph |
Nevada | 80 mph |
New Hampshire | 65 mph |
New Jersey | 65 mph |
New Mexico | 75 mph |
New York | 65 mph |
North Carolina | 70 mph |
North Dakota | 75 mph |
Ohio | 70 mph |
Oklahoma | 75 mph |
Oregon | 65 mph |
Pennsylvania | 70 mph |
Rhode Island | 65 mph |
South Carolina | 70 mph |
South Dakota | 80 mph |
Tennessee | 70 mph |
Texas | 75 mph |
Utah | 75 mph |
Vermont | 65 mph |
Virginia | 70 mph |
Washington | 70 mph |
West Virginia | 70 mph |
Wisconsin | 70 mph |
Wyoming | 75 mph |