This page delivers traffic analytics for Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Kenai Peninsula, Alaska among 372 road miles divided in 3,415 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 575 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.
4,255
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,247
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,255 vehicles per day in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska that results in 1,283,995 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈469 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 39.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alaska state averages: Kenai Peninsula's average daily traffic volume is 10% lower than the state average - 4,255 vehicles per day against 4,749 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,283,995 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈469 million per year), about 12% of Alaska's statewide total. Journey times run 15% higher than the state level, at 39.2 minutes on average. At 10% lower than the state level, the 13.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Kenai Peninsula's 4,255 vehicles per day outpaces 83% of counties in Alaska. On travel time, Kenai Peninsula runs longer than 72% of counties in Alaska.
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.
4,838
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.8 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.
13.8%
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.
$95,406
A significant volume of traffic in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,838 vehicles per day, 17% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,127 vehicles per day. That average covers 109 highway road miles divided in 615 segments (average segment length 937 ft), together carrying 423,348 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈155 million per year). By highway travel volume, Kenai Peninsula outranks 70% of counties in Alaska. Trucks constitute 11.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.6%, highway truck share is 39% higher than the state average, marking Kenai Peninsula as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Kenai Peninsula's highway truck share (11.6%) is higher than 60% of counties in Alaska. Kenai Peninsula's highway truck count is higher than 80% of counties in Alaska, at roughly 559 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,127
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
13.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,310
The non-highway road network in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,127 vehicles per day, 15% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,838 vehicles per day. That average covers 263 non-highway road miles divided in 2,800 segments (average segment length 495 ft), together carrying 860,647 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈314 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 39% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.3% is 12% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 72% of counties in Alaska see shorter overall travel times than Kenai Peninsula. 33% of counties in Alaska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Kenai Peninsula. 78% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Kenai Peninsula.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Kenai Peninsula
Alaska
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,255
4,749
-10.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
6.7%
+26.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.6%
8.3%
+39.3%
Avg. Travel Time
39.2 min
34.0 min
+15.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,255 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Kenai Peninsula skews older than 78% of counties in Alaska.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 114% above the daily average.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 30% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.6% on highways.
Drivers on Kenai Peninsula roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,247 - 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)
