This page delivers traffic analytics for Ellis County, Oklahoma. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ellis County, Oklahoma among 170 road miles divided in 821 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 1,093 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.
1,113
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
4.6%
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.
$63,131
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,113 vehicles per day in Ellis County, Oklahoma that results in 157,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.5 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 8 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Oklahoma state averages: 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, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 157,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈57.5 million per year), about 0.2% of Oklahoma's statewide total. At 37.3 minutes, the average travel time is 14% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 4.6% is 63% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Ellis's 1,113 vehicles per day outpaces 4% of counties in Oklahoma. Its average travel time of 37.3 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Oklahoma.
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.
1,854
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.0 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.
4.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,759
A significant volume of traffic in Ellis County, Oklahoma utilizes the highway network. 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. That average covers 37 highway road miles divided in 230 segments (average segment length 844 ft), together carrying 66,818 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 6% lower than the state average, at 15.0% - positioning Ellis as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 39% of counties in Oklahoma. Ellis's highway truck count is higher than 3% of counties in Oklahoma, at roughly 279 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
825
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 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.
4.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,368
The non-highway road network in Ellis County, Oklahoma supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 825 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,854 vehicles per day. That average covers 133 non-highway road miles divided in 591 segments (average segment length 1,190 ft), together carrying 90,841 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈33.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 21% fewer trucks by share. At 62% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 4.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Ellis's overall average travel time exceeds 75% of counties in Oklahoma. 49% of counties in Oklahoma see lower average driver income among trip origins than Ellis. Ellis's median driver age is higher than 61% of counties in Oklahoma.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ellis County, Oklahoma, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ellis
Oklahoma
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,113
5,504
-79.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.2%
11.2%
+18.0%
Truck % (Highway)
15.0%
16.0%
-5.8%
Avg. Travel Time
37.3 min
32.7 min
+14.3%
How Ellis County compares
Ellis County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Ellis County carries 32.1% less traffic on a typical road; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.
Ellis County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Oklahoma average for scale.
Ellis County sits in the bottom quarter of the Oklahoma field on highway truck volume, at #63 of 65.
Where Ellis County sits among Oklahoma's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Ellis County
Oklahoma rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,113
#74 of 77
Highway vehicle-miles per day
66,818
#60 of 65
Truck share on highways
15.0%
#40 of 65
Highway trucks per day
279
#63 of 65
Average travel time
37.3 min
#20 of 77
Average driver income
$63,131
#40 of 77
Average driver age
47.5 yrs
#31 of 77
Ellis County ranks #20 of 77 on average travel time but #63 of 65 on highway truck volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,113 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Ellis's average travel time of 37.3 minutes is longer than 75% of counties in Oklahoma.
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 55% above the daily average.
Drivers on Ellis roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,131 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 13.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 15.0% on highways.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ellis County, Oklahoma. 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)
