For whatever reason, Chrysler Capital decided to discover which American cities are the best for drive-thru conveniences, from food to entertainment (movies) to gas stations and even taking congestion into consideration.
And the winner was… Indianapolis, which was joined in the top-5 by San Antonio, Louisville, Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Also among the top-10 were Tampa, Nashville, Albuquerque, Charlotte and Columbus.
“For drive-thru fans, Indianapolis should be the top of the list of U.S. cities to visit, as it comes out on top as the Drive-Thru Capital of America,” reports Chrysler Capital, the finance provider for Chrysler, Dodge and Ram dealerships.
“With a high score of 68.5 out of a possible 100 based on access to drive-thru restaurants, drive-in cinemas, number of gas stations and overall traffic congestion, the city is a must-visit for those looking for the ultimate drive-thru experience.
“As we move toward Christmas, the city is also hosting a drive-thru Christmas lights experience set to cover more than 2 miles — why not make a full day of drive-thru activities?
“San Antonio, Texas, follows closely behind Indianapolis in second place with a score of 66.3. As well as the drive-thru restaurants and drive-in cinemas the city offers, San Antonio is also home to a drive-thru zoo experience, where visitors can explore the Asian Rainforest, Wild Australia and Big Cat Valley all from the comfort of their car.
Louisville, Phoenix and Las Vegas, which has its new tunnel and Fly Pie drive-thru pizza, also scored 60 or more points.
Chrysler Capital adds that drive-thru activity surged in popularity because of the coronavirus pandemic and notes that studies show that 75 percent of Americans have used drive-thru facilities since the pandemic began, with a 43 percent increase since April 2020.
It adds that Google Trends reports a significant increase in searches for “drive-thru” compared to the previous five years.
