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Natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods pose immediate hazards. Such events necessitate prompt and well-planned emergency evacuations to save lives and reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage. This comparative study explores the potential impact of autonomous vehicles on evacuation travel times, citing the significance of swift evacuations amid the increasing frequency, severity, and global reach of natural disasters. The study rigorously models evacuation scenarios using GIS and VISSIM simulations to assess the feasibility of integrating autonomous cars into evacuation strategies for various natural disasters. The methodology focuses on evaluating a historical wildfire evacuation event, by employing a connected vehicle dataset, to showcase how autonomous vehicles navigate various emergency conditions. The results indicate a promising reduction in evacuation travel times and …