This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Kansas among 601 road miles divided in 5,559 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 571 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.
5,739
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.3 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,635
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,739 vehicles per day in Butler County, Kansas that results in 2,548,856 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈930 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Butler sees 35% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,739 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Butler accounts for about 3.4% of Kansas's statewide total, at 2,548,856 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈930 million per year). The average trip takes 29.3 minutes, 8% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 15.9% is 7% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Butler carries more traffic than 96% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Butler runs longer than 2% 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.
11,319
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.7 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
27.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,752
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,319 vehicles per day, 139% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,743 vehicles per day. That average covers 206 highway road miles divided in 842 segments (average segment length 1,294 ft), together carrying 1,577,934 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈576 million per year). No more than 4 other counties in Kansas move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 15.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 15.8%, highway truck share is 10% higher than the state average, marking Butler as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 63% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Butler's 15.8%. 78% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Butler's roughly 1,787.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,743
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.5 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
13.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,345
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,743 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,319 vehicles per day. That average covers 395 non-highway road miles divided in 4,717 segments (average segment length 442 ft), together carrying 970,922 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈354 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. At 16% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.9% signals easier movement on local roads. 2% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Butler. Butler's average driver income exceeds 91% of counties in Kansas. Butler's median driver age is higher than 24% 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 72% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 5% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butler 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
Butler
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,739
4,243
+35.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
12.0%
10.2%
+17.5%
Truck % (Highway)
15.8%
14.4%
+9.6%
Avg. Travel Time
29.3 min
31.8 min
-7.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,739 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butler carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 78% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 1,787 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 12.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.8% on highways.
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 72% above the daily average.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butler County, Kansas.
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)
