This page delivers traffic analytics for Chelan County, Washington. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chelan County, Washington among 392 road miles divided in 5,927 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 349 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.
6,156
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 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.
20.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,642
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,156 vehicles per day in Chelan County, Washington that results in 1,717,842 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈627 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Washington state averages: At 6,156 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Chelan carries 16% less traffic than the state average of 7,322 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,717,842 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈627 million per year), about 1.1% of Washington's statewide total. At 37.0 minutes, the average travel time is 11% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 20.4% is 3% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 79% of counties in Washington see less traffic than Chelan's 6,156 vehicles per day. On travel time, Chelan runs longer than 82% of counties in Washington.
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.
6,992
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
22.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,526
A significant volume of traffic in Chelan County, Washington utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,992 vehicles per day, 16% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,049 vehicles per day. That average covers 116 highway road miles divided in 673 segments (average segment length 907 ft), together carrying 715,873 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈261 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.9%, highway truck share is 7% lower than the state average, marking Chelan as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 38% of counties in Washington see a lower highway truck share than Chelan's 8.9%. Chelan's highway truck count is higher than 22% of counties in Washington, at roughly 620 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,049
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
20.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,038
The non-highway road network in Chelan County, Washington supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,049 vehicles per day, 13% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,992 vehicles per day. That average covers 276 non-highway road miles divided in 5,254 segments (average segment length 278 ft), together carrying 1,001,968 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈366 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. At 3% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 20.1% signals more friction on local roads. Chelan's overall average travel time exceeds 82% of counties in Washington. Chelan's average driver income exceeds 68% of counties in Washington. 47% of counties in Washington have a younger driver population than Chelan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +20% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -23% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Chelan County, Washington, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +20% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chelan
Washington
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,156
7,322
-15.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.6%
7.1%
-7.0%
Truck % (Highway)
8.9%
9.5%
-6.8%
Avg. Travel Time
37.0 min
33.2 min
+11.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,156 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Chelan carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 22% of counties in Washington, at roughly 620 per day.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chelan County, Washington. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 6.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Chelan roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $84,642 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 20% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,719 vehicles per day - a 23% decrease from the annual 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)
