This page delivers traffic analytics for Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kansas among 22,895 road miles divided in 259,619 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 466 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.
4,243
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,703
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,243 vehicles per day in Kansas that results in 74,451,688 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.2 billion 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 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Kansas sees 39% lower average daily traffic volume than the national average (4,243 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Kansas accounts for about 1.0% of the national total, at 74,451,688 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.2 billion per year). The average trip takes 31.8 minutes, 5% lower than the national level. Congestion runs 9% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 17.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 18% of states nationwide see less traffic than Kansas's 4,243 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 12% of states nationwide.
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.
7,423
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.9 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.
33.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,953
A significant volume of traffic in Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,423 vehicles per day, 92% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,860 vehicles per day. That average covers 5,484 highway road miles divided in 27,967 segments (average segment length 1,035 ft), together carrying 37,965,181 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 14.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.4%) is 10% higher than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Kansas serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 62% of states nationwide. Kansas's highway truck count is higher than 12% of states nationwide, at roughly 1,070 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,860
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
16.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,794
The non-highway road network in Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,860 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,423 vehicles per day. That average covers 17,411 non-highway road miles divided in 231,652 segments (average segment length 397 ft), together carrying 36,486,514 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈13.3 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 59% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.5% is 10% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 12% of states nationwide. Kansas's average driver income exceeds 38% of states nationwide. Kansas's median driver age is higher than 42% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kansas
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,243
6,986
-39.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.2%
9.3%
+9.2%
Truck % (Highway)
14.4%
13.1%
+10.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
33.3 min
-4.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,243 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Kansas carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 12% of states nationwide, at roughly 1,070 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 5% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,850 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.4% on highways.
Drivers on Kansas roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,703 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
