This page delivers traffic analytics for Cherokee County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cherokee County, Kansas among 172 road miles divided in 2,782 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 326 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.
3,782
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,103
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,782 vehicles per day in Cherokee County, Kansas that results in 600,837 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 3,782 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Cherokee carries 11% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 600,837 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈219 million per year), about 0.8% of Kansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.4 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. Cherokee carries more traffic than 85% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 30.4 minutes is longer than 10% 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.
6,253
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,260
A significant volume of traffic in Cherokee County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,253 vehicles per day, 92% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,254 vehicles per day. That average covers 36 highway road miles divided in 490 segments (average segment length 391 ft), together carrying 220,782 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈80.6 million per year). 52% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 11.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.2%, highway truck share is 22% lower than the state average, marking Cherokee as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 7% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Cherokee carries more highway trucks than 51% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,254
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.8 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,618
The non-highway road network in Cherokee County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,254 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,253 vehicles per day. That average covers 136 non-highway road miles divided in 2,292 segments (average segment length 312 ft), together carrying 380,055 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈139 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 21% fewer trucks by share. 10% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Cherokee. Trip origins here have higher average income than 15% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews older than 42% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cherokee County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cherokee
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,782
4,243
-10.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
10.2%
-5.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.2%
14.4%
-22.3%
Avg. Travel Time
30.4 min
31.8 min
-4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,782 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Cherokee have higher average income than 15% of counties in Kansas.
Trucks account for approximately 9.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.2% 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 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Cherokee County, Kansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
