This page delivers traffic analytics for Gove County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Gove County, Kansas among 128 road miles divided in 386 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 1,745 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.
1,257
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,200
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,257 vehicles per day in Gove County, Kansas that results in 583,354 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈213 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 1,257 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Gove carries 70% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 583,354 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈213 million per year), roughly 0.8% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 33.2 minutes on average. Gove carries more traffic than 22% of counties in Kansas. On travel time, Gove runs longer than 33% 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.
5,642
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
25.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,810
A significant volume of traffic in Gove County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,642 vehicles per day, 698% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 707 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 43 segments (average segment length 9,209 ft), together carrying 559,305 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈204 million per year). 77% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 25.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 25.8%, highway truck share is 79% higher than the state average, marking Gove as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Gove's highway truck share (25.8%) is higher than 99% of counties in Kansas. 99% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Gove's roughly 1,455.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
707
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,877
The non-highway road network in Gove County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 707 vehicles per day, 87% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,642 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 non-highway road miles divided in 343 segments (average segment length 809 ft), together carrying 24,049 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 68% lower than on highways. 33% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Gove. Gove's average driver income exceeds 62% of counties in Kansas. Gove's median driver age is higher than 40% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 57% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Gove County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Gove
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,257
4,243
-70.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
25.1%
10.2%
+145.4%
Truck % (Highway)
25.8%
14.4%
+79.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
31.8 min
+4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,257 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Gove's highway truck share of 25.8% is higher than 99% of counties in Kansas.
Drivers on Gove roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,200 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 57% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 25.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 25.8% on highways.
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)
