This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Missouri among 378 road miles divided in 4,929 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 405 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.
4,743
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
7.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,551
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,743 vehicles per day in Butler County, Missouri that results in 1,585,672 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈579 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 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: At 4,743 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Butler carries 16% less traffic than the state average of 5,631 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,585,672 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈579 million per year), about 0.9% of Missouri's statewide total. Journey times run 2% lower than the state level, at 30.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Butler carries more traffic than 85% of counties in Missouri. On travel time, Butler runs longer than 30% 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.
6,305
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,308
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,305 vehicles per day, 37% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,616 vehicles per day. That average covers 109 highway road miles divided in 371 segments (average segment length 1,552 ft), together carrying 731,510 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈267 million per year). 71% of counties in Missouri move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.9%, highway truck share is 4% lower than the state average, marking Butler as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Butler's highway truck share (12.9%) is higher than 41% of counties in Missouri. Butler's highway truck count is higher than 37% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 815 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,616
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,540
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,616 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,305 vehicles per day. That average covers 269 non-highway road miles divided in 4,558 segments (average segment length 312 ft), together carrying 854,161 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 51% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.0%) runs 62% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 30% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Butler. Butler's average driver income exceeds 10% of counties in Missouri. The driver population here skews older than 56% of counties in Missouri.
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 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,743
5,631
-15.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
9.8%
-4.8%
Truck % (Highway)
12.9%
13.4%
-3.9%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
31.3 min
-1.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,743 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butler's average travel time of 30.8 minutes is longer than 30% of counties in Missouri.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,000 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Butler roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $52,551 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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 71% above the daily average.
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)
