This page delivers traffic analytics for Allen County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Allen County, Kansas among 191 road miles divided in 2,659 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 380 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,597
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,840
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,597 vehicles per day in Allen County, Kansas that results in 334,998 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 2,597 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Allen carries 39% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Allen accounts for about 0.4% of Kansas's statewide total, at 334,998 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈122 million per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 30.5 minutes on average. Allen carries more traffic than 71% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Allen runs longer than 11% of counties in Kansas.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,976
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,635
A significant volume of traffic in Allen County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,976 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,940 vehicles per day. That average covers 48 highway road miles divided in 575 segments (average segment length 445 ft), together carrying 175,775 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈64.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.2%, highway truck share is 15% lower than the state average, marking Allen as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 17% of counties in Kansas. 21% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Allen's roughly 608.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,940
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,944
The non-highway road network in Allen County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,940 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,976 vehicles per day. That average covers 143 non-highway road miles divided in 2,084 segments (average segment length 362 ft), together carrying 159,223 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 35% lower than the highway network. 11% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Allen. Allen's average driver income exceeds 26% of counties in Kansas. Allen's median driver age is higher than 56% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 62% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Allen County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Allen
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,597
4,243
-38.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
10.2%
-0.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.2%
14.4%
-15.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.5 min
31.8 min
-4.1%
How Allen County compares
Allen County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Allen County sees 20.0% shorter typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five.
Allen County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Kansas average for scale.
Average travel time places Allen County #94 of 105 in Kansas - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Allen County sits among Kansas's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Allen County
Kansas rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,597
#31 of 105
Highway vehicle-miles per day
175,775
#51 of 82
Truck share on highways
12.2%
#68 of 82
Highway trucks per day
608
#65 of 82
Average travel time
30.5 min
#94 of 105
Average driver income
$60,840
#78 of 105
Average driver age
49.9 yrs
#47 of 105
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #31 of 105 on average daily traffic volume, against #94 of 105 on average travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,597 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Allen have higher average income than 26% of counties in Kansas.
Drivers on Allen roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,840 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 9% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Allen County, Kansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
