
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Ellis County, Oklahoma
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day1,113 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 13.2% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 37.3 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 4.6% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.5 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $63,131 |
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Our data shows 1,113 vehicles per day on the average road in Ellis County, Oklahoma, and 157,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.5 million per year) across its 170 miles of monitored roads. Trucks are 13.2% of traffic, more than the 11.2% across Oklahoma.
Quieter roads than 96% of counties in Oklahoma
Ellis's average daily traffic volume is 80% lower than the state average - 1,113 vehicles per day against 5,504 - suggesting less traffic load per road - very light roads: easy truck access, but little passing trade for roadside retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.2% of Oklahoma's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 96% of counties in Oklahoma see more traffic than Ellis's 1,113 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 37.3 minutes, 14% higher than the state level. 75% of counties in Oklahoma have a shorter average travel time than Ellis's 37.3 minutes.
At 63% lower than the state level, the 4.6% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - delays are rare enough to plan travel times almost to the minute.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Ellis County, Oklahoma
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,854 |
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| Trucks | 15.0% |
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| Average travel time | 35.0 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 4.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 46.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $63,759 |
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A significant share of driving in Ellis County, Oklahoma, 42% of vehicle-miles, happens on highways. The average highway carries 1,854 vehicles per day, 125% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 825 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 22% of the monitored road miles (37 miles, 230 segments), so they carry more than their share: 66,818 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.4 million per year).
Fewer highway trucks than 97% of counties in Oklahoma
The concentration of trucks on highways (15.0%) is 6% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Oklahoma: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
By truck concentration, highways here trail 61% of counties in Oklahoma. Ellis's highway truck count is lower than 97% of counties in Oklahoma, at roughly 279 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Ellis County, Oklahoma
| Traffic | vehicles per day825 |
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| Trucks | 11.9% |
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| Average travel time | 38.2 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 4.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 49.8 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $62,368 |
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A little more than half of the driving in Ellis County, Oklahoma happens on local roads: 58% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 825 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 78% of the monitored road miles (133 miles in 591 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 90,841 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈33.2 million per year). Trucks make up 11.9% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 8 vehicles.
Local congestion 62% below the Oklahoma average
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 21% lower than on highways.
At 62% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.4% signals easier movement on local roads.
Ellis's average driver income is lower than 51% of counties in Oklahoma. 61% of counties in Oklahoma have a younger driver population than Ellis.