This page delivers traffic analytics for Champaign County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Champaign County, Illinois among 695 road miles divided in 10,718 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 343 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.
6,784
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
17.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,260
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,784 vehicles per day in Champaign County, Illinois that results in 4,505,850 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: Champaign sees 20% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,784 vehicles per day against 8,480), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 4,505,850 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year), about 1.9% of Illinois's statewide total. At 32.8 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 17.7% is 14% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Champaign carries more traffic than 90% of counties in Illinois. 34% of counties in Illinois have a shorter average travel time than Champaign's 32.8 minutes.
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.
13,428
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.9 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.
29.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,336
A significant volume of traffic in Champaign County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,428 vehicles per day, 102% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,632 vehicles per day. That average covers 164 highway road miles divided in 241 segments (average segment length 3,598 ft), together carrying 2,279,497 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈832 million per year). By highway travel volume, Champaign outranks 89% of counties in Illinois. Trucks constitute 22.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.0%, highway truck share is 27% higher than the state average, marking Champaign as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 59% of counties in Illinois. 74% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than Champaign's roughly 2,957.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,632
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.
32.4 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.
17.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
38.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,720
The non-highway road network in Champaign County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,632 vehicles per day, 51% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,428 vehicles per day. That average covers 531 non-highway road miles divided in 10,477 segments (average segment length 268 ft), together carrying 2,226,353 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈813 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 74% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 17.4% is 16% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Champaign's overall average travel time exceeds 34% of counties in Illinois. 81% of counties in Illinois see lower average driver income among trip origins than Champaign. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Illinois, at 39 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Champaign County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Champaign
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,784
8,480
-20.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
14.0%
10.2%
+37.5%
Truck % (Highway)
22.0%
17.3%
+27.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
34.1 min
-4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,784 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 39 years, Champaign has the lowest driver age of any county in Illinois.
Trucks account for approximately 14.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily average.
Drivers on Champaign roads have a median age of 39 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $84,260 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Champaign County, Illinois. 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 32.8 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)
