US drivers share how fast they'd actually drive if Interstate highways had no speed limit
Published on Oct 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Oct 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM (UTC+4)
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Imagine a stretch of highway with nothing in your way – no cops, no speed limit, just open road and endless horizon.
That’s the scenario one Reddit user put to US drivers: with no limitations, how fast would you actually go?
The answers rolled in fast, but the consensus wasn’t what you’d expect.
Turns out, most people don’t dream of triple-digit freedom, they just want a little more room to breathe.
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How fast would US drivers really go with no speed limit?
When LeadershipKey3484 posed the question, replies piled up with one surprisingly sensible number: 80 to 85 miles per hour (129 to 137 kmh).
That’s quick enough to feel it, but far from reckless.
Many said they’d match their speed to conditions – slow down for traffic, open it up on empty roads.
While others admitted they’d probably keep doing what they already do: drive 10 over and hope for the best.
A few outliers claimed 120mph on a bike or 140mph in an R8 felt smooth, but they were rare voices in a mostly cautious crowd.
Then came the bigger conversation – trust.
“Americans can’t handle it,” one comment read.
“We hand out licenses like candy.”
Another added, “I’d rather watch for cops than watch for lunatics.”
Almost everyone agreed that a no-limit system would only work if drivers respected lane etiquette and basic awareness.
Two things these particular Reddit users said were in short supply.
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Germany’s Autobahn became the benchmark in the thread.
A highway network where large sections have no official speed limit and yet somehow stay orderly.
One user explained how drivers there ‘adjust to the weather and road,’ and how insurance can deny coverage after 130km/h (80mph), forcing people to self-police.
It’s discipline, not danger, that keeps it working.
By contrast, US commenters said it would take ‘driving school 2.0’ to make open limits viable here.
Even fans of fast cars said they wouldn’t vote for it.
At least not until everyone else earned their speed.
A limitless highway sounds amazing in theory.
But for most Americans, the real fantasy isn’t going faster.
It’s everyone being safe on the roads.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
