This page delivers traffic analytics for Ellis County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ellis County, Kansas among 218 road miles divided in 2,484 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 464 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.
6,754
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,533
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,754 vehicles per day in Ellis County, Kansas that results in 968,022 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈353 million 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 30.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Ellis's average daily traffic volume is 59% higher than the state average - 6,754 vehicles per day against 4,243 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 968,022 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈353 million per year), roughly 1.3% of Kansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 30.1 minutes, 5% lower than the state level. 99% of counties in Kansas see less traffic than Ellis's 6,754 vehicles per day. On travel time, Ellis runs longer than 6% 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.
5,244
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,384
A significant volume of traffic in Ellis County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,244 vehicles per day, 26% less than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,056 vehicles per day. That average covers 103 highway road miles divided in 415 segments (average segment length 1,308 ft), together carrying 642,459 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈234 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 83% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 18.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 18.6%, highway truck share is 29% higher than the state average, marking Ellis as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Ellis's highway truck share (18.6%) is higher than 80% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Ellis carries more highway trucks than 74% 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.
7,056
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,825
The non-highway road network in Ellis County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,056 vehicles per day, 35% more than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,244 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 non-highway road miles divided in 2,069 segments (average segment length 295 ft), together carrying 325,564 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈119 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 77% fewer trucks by share. 6% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Ellis. Trip origins here have higher average income than 76% of counties in Kansas. Ellis's median driver age is higher than 9% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ellis County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ellis
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,754
4,243
+59.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.8%
10.2%
+35.4%
Truck % (Highway)
18.6%
14.4%
+29.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.1 min
31.8 min
-5.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,754 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ellis carries more traffic than 99% of counties in Kansas, averaging 6,754 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Ellis roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,533 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 13.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.6% on highways.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ellis 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.1 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)
