Drive Song Rankings [2026]
We’ve put together a selection of great tracks with a sense of speed that make for a comfortable drive.
Among them, we’ve chosen popular driving songs that have racked up a lot of plays so far.
If you drive often, be sure to use this as a reference.
They’ll help you stay nicely focused.
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Drive Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)
I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon92rank/position
A pop number with a sound that evokes 80s kayōkyoku and New Music and nostalgic melodies that grab your heart.
Included on the album “834.194,” released in June 2019, it also drew attention as the song used in a SoftBank TV commercial.
Packed with the meticulous craftsmanship unique to Sakanaction, the track is also known for the story that vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi developed as many as 150 lyric drafts before finalizing them.
It’s perfect for a night-drive date taking in the city lights, or for those times when you want to cruise while feeling a bit sentimental.
Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu93rank/position
A masterpiece by Southern All Stars, “Kibō no Wadachi” (“Tracks of Hope”) is the kind of song whose intro instantly makes your heart flutter when it comes on the car radio.
Its sparkling melody and driving beat feel like a refreshing breeze blowing through.
The lyrics—like the line referencing National Route 134—perfectly suit the coastline, syncing with the passing scenery and lifting your spirits.
Evoking beautiful youth and bittersweet romance while still filling you with excitement, this track is a perfect driving song—amazing on your own, and just as thrilling to share with everyone like at a live show.
Beautiful finsupittsu94rank/position
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, this track is a clear, translucent work themed around an oceanic worldview.
Through the symbolic expression “beautiful fins” depicted by Masamune Kusano’s delicate vocals, a profound world emerges where fragility and hope intersect.
As Spitz’s first tie-in with the Conan series, the song debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and has been beloved by many fans.
It’s recommended for seaside drives in summer or for quiet nights when you want to calm your mind.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio95rank/position
A signature work by Tamio Okuda that colors life’s precious moments with its breezy melody and liberating lyrics.
The imagery of an endless road and the freedom to keep on driving blends perfectly with the music’s sense of release.
Released in June 1996, the song reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
It gained attention as the CM song for Nissan’s Wingroad and was later used in a McDonald’s Japan commercial in 2021.
Its sound evokes a pure impulse to hit the road without a set destination—perfect for when you want to step away from the everyday to see new sights or to elevate the mood of a drive.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai96rank/position
This track features a tropical vibe, evoking a pleasant sea breeze and warm sunlight.
The warm tone of the acoustic guitar blends beautifully with Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals.
The lyrics advocate the importance of living slowly in today’s society, soothing the hearts of those who lead busy lives.
Released in May 2015 as the title track of the album “Slow & Easy,” it was also used in the Sumitomo Forestry commercial for the “Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustaina Town.” It’s a perfect song for summer drives, trips to and from the beach, or for unwinding when you want to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti97rank/position
Latin numbers go really well in summer, don’t they? So, the song I’d like to introduce is Agehachō.
It’s beloved as one of Porno Graffitti’s signature tracks.
In the lyrics, the narrator likens themself—heartbroken and journeying through a desert—to a traveler, and the person they long for to a butterfly flying over the sands.
I hope you can bask in its slightly dark, lonely atmosphere.
And if you try it at karaoke, there’s also the fun of singing the chorus together.
Let’s build that sense of unity and get the energy going.
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke98rank/position
When you think of Keisuke Kuwata, including his work with Southern All Stars, you probably associate him strongly with summer.
This signature solo track has a bright, uplifting finish that captures the fun of the season.
The gentle tone of the piano and the airy guitar sound convey a refreshing atmosphere, like a breeze blowing through.
The lyrics also evoke summer vividly, depicting not only the cheerful side but scenes of the seaside and someone throwing themselves wholeheartedly into love there.
Its invigorating sense of speed seems like it could heighten that joyful feeling of heading toward summertime memories.
