Traffic in Leon

In 2024, Leon, Mexico, sees a balanced use of cars and buses as the primary modes of transportation, each accounting for 40% of commutes.With a significant portion of the population working from home, Leon is experiencing unique traffic dynamics and environmental impacts.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 3.75 minutes of waiting, 14.5 minutes of driving, and covers a distance of 18.275 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend 7.5 minutes waiting and 22.5 minutes on the bus, covering 9 km.
  • Car - Car users drive for 29 minutes and walk for 5 minutes, traveling a distance of 27.55 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
40%
Bus
40%
Home
20%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 5 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
11.4 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Waiting
3.8 mins
Driving Car
14.5 mins
Bus / Trolley
11.3 mins
Other
1.3 mins
Total:
35.8 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
5.6 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Waiting
7.5 mins
Bus / Trolley
22.5 mins
Other
2.5 mins
Total:
37.5 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
17.1 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Driving Car
29.0 mins
Total:
34.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the holiday season, particularly in December, as more people travel for leisure and shopping.

Summer months see a slight reduction in traffic as schools are closed and families go on vacation.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses can be frustrating for commuters, particularly during peak hours.

Traffic congestion during rush hours leads to extended commute times for car users.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid heavy traffic.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is also relatively smooth.

Event Impacts

Public events such as festivals and sports games can significantly disrupt traffic, causing delays and congestion.

Planning alternative routes during these events can help mitigate traffic issues.

Sustainability Efforts

Leon is exploring the expansion of its public transportation network to reduce reliance on cars.

Initiatives to promote carpooling and the use of electric vehicles are underway to lower emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options and reducing the number of cars on the road.

These services help alleviate parking issues in crowded areas and contribute to reduced traffic congestion.

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Mexico

Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Mexico combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Mexico, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025