This page delivers traffic analytics for Benton County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Benton County, Missouri among 257 road miles divided in 2,218 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 612 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.
1,627
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,740
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,627 vehicles per day in Benton County, Missouri that results in 499,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 1,627 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Benton carries 71% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Benton accounts for about 0.3% of Missouri's statewide total, at 499,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈182 million per year). At 37.5 minutes, the average travel time is 20% higher than the state level. By volume, Benton's 1,627 vehicles per day outpaces 32% of counties in Missouri. On travel time, Benton runs longer than 93% of counties in Missouri.
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.
5,204
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,717
A significant volume of traffic in Benton County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,204 vehicles per day, 289% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,340 vehicles per day. That average covers 56 highway road miles divided in 165 segments (average segment length 1,788 ft), together carrying 247,997 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈90.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.9%, highway truck share is 26% lower than the state average, marking Benton as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 11% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Benton's 9.9%. By raw truck volume, Benton carries more highway trucks than 8% of counties in Missouri.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,340
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,763
The non-highway road network in Benton County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,340 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,204 vehicles per day. That average covers 201 non-highway road miles divided in 2,053 segments (average segment length 518 ft), together carrying 251,747 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈91.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 25% lower than the highway network. 93% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Benton. Trip origins here have higher average income than 21% of counties in Missouri. The driver population here skews older than 98% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Benton County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Benton
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,627
5,631
-71.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.7%
9.8%
-11.4%
Truck % (Highway)
9.9%
13.4%
-26.2%
Avg. Travel Time
37.5 min
31.3 min
+19.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,627 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Benton carries more traffic than 32% of counties in Missouri, averaging 1,627 vehicles per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 84% above the daily average.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Benton County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Benton roads have a median age of 56 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,740 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
