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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,581 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 6.3% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 32.4 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 7.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 53.8 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $70,454 |
Our data shows 2,581 vehicles per day on the average road in Benzie County, Michigan, and 501,083 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year) across its 238 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 16 vehicles is a truck, fewer than the 1 in 13 across Michigan.
At 2,581 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Benzie carries 66% less traffic than the state average of 7,697, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Benzie accounts for about 0.2% of Michigan's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Benzie's 2,581 vehicles per day trails 83% of counties in Michigan.
At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Benzie runs shorter than 72% of counties in Michigan.
At 59% lower than the state level, the 7.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - free-flowing roads make scheduled deliveries highly predictable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,581 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.1% |
| Average travel time | 38.2 min |
| Congestion ratio | 22.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 52.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $69,164 |
A significant share of driving in Benzie County, Michigan, 38% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. The average highway carries 8,581 vehicles per day, 426% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,630 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 10% of the monitored road miles: 24 miles in 296 segments, carrying 190,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈69.5 million per year).
At 8.1%, highway truck share is 32% lower than the state average. Highways here mostly serve passenger trips, so local access matters more than long-haul routing for logistics operators.
Benzie's highway truck share (8.1%) is lower than 90% of counties in Michigan. 63% of counties in Michigan see more highway trucks per day than Benzie's roughly 697.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,630 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5.2% |
| Average travel time | 31.5 min |
| Congestion ratio | 5.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 57.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $71,220 |
A little more than half of the driving in Benzie County, Michigan happens on local roads: 62% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 1,630 vehicles per day.
Spread over 214 miles and 1,867 segments, 90% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 310,713 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈113 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 5.2%.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share.
At 71% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.3% signals easier movement on local roads.
62% of counties in Michigan see lower average driver income among trip origins than Benzie. Benzie's median driver age is higher than 70% of counties in Michigan.
The average daily traffic per road sets Benzie County apart: 66% below the Michigan average. Its highway truck share is also 32% below.
| Metric | Benzie County | Michigan average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 2,581 | 7,697 | -66.5% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 6.3% | 7.7% | -18.2% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 8.1% | 12.0% | -32.1% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 32.4 min | 33.6 min | -3.5% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Benzie County is 45.7% less congested and carries 51.2% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie County | 2,581 | 6.3% | 501,083 | 32.4 min | 7.6% |
| Manistee County, Michigan | 2,644 | 7.6% | 558,962 | 35.3 min | 7.0% |
| Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 10,566 | 5.6% | 2,496,284 | 33.6 min | 22.9% |
| Wexford County, Michigan | 4,843 | 9.3% | 1,102,698 | 36.2 min | 14.7% |
| Leelanau County, Michigan | 3,088 | 5.2% | 653,985 | 34.1 min | 11.4% |
| Michigan average | 7,697 | 7.7% | N/A | 33.6 min | 18.5% |
Truck share on highways places Benzie County #67 of 74 in Michigan - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Benzie County | Michigan rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,581 | #69 of 83 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 190,370 | #62 of 74 |
| Truck share on highways | 8.1% | #67 of 74 |
| Highway trucks per day | 697 | #47 of 74 |
| Average travel time | 32.4 min | #60 of 83 |
| Average driver income | $70,454 | #32 of 83 |
| Average driver age | 53.8 yrs | #25 of 83 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #25 of 83 on average driver age, against #67 of 74 on truck share on highways.
On their busiest stretches, the three busiest roads in Benzie County carry 10,231 vehicles a day on average, 4.0 times the typical road in the county (2,581).
Michigan Avenue leads with 10,932 vehicles a day, 727 of them trucks (6.7%). Honor Highway carries the most trucks, 843 a day (8.2% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Michigan Avenue is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 31% longer than at free-flow speed, against 8% county-wide.
On its busiest stretch, Honor Highway carries 4.0 times the county average; trucks are 8.2% of it, above the county-wide 6.3%.
Beulah Highway peaks at 9,450 vehicles a day, 3.7 times the county average; trucks are 7.8% of it, above the county-wide 6.3%.
Delays build on Main Street: its congestion ratio of 24% over free-flow time is well above the county's 8%.
Benzie Highway carries 3.2 times the county average at its busiest, 682 of them trucks (8.3%, above the county-wide 6.3%).
The average monitored road in Benzie carries 2,581 vehicles per day, 66% less than the Michigan average of 7,697.
Benzie's highway truck share of 8.1% is lower than 90% of counties in Michigan.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 89% above the daily average.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Benzie County, Michigan. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Benzie takes 32.4 minutes, about the same as the Michigan average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 6.3% of all traffic in Benzie County, Michigan, rising to 8.1% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Benzie roads have a median age of 54 years, older than the Michigan average of 47, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,454, 16% below the Michigan average.
Michigan Avenue carries the most, 10,932 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Honor Highway (10,310), Beulah Highway (9,450), Main Street (8,668), Benzie Highway (8,194). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Honor Highway, with about 843 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 8.2% of its 10,310 vehicles.
About 10,932 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 727 trucks (6.7%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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