This page delivers traffic analytics for Lafayette County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lafayette County, Missouri among 390 road miles divided in 4,815 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 428 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.
2,435
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,079
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,435 vehicles per day in Lafayette County, Missouri that results in 1,522,591 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈556 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Lafayette's average daily traffic volume is 57% lower than the state average - 2,435 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,522,591 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈556 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Missouri's statewide total. Journey times run 7% higher than the state level, at 33.5 minutes on average. Lafayette carries more traffic than 56% of counties in Missouri. Its average travel time of 33.5 minutes is longer than 62% of counties in Missouri.
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.
5,580
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,932
A significant volume of traffic in Lafayette County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,580 vehicles per day, 187% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,944 vehicles per day. That average covers 129 highway road miles divided in 651 segments (average segment length 1,048 ft), together carrying 1,160,626 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈424 million per year). 84% of counties in Missouri move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 23.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.5%, highway truck share is 74% higher than the state average, marking Lafayette as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 86% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Lafayette's 23.5%. By raw truck volume, Lafayette carries more highway trucks than 75% of counties in Missouri.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,944
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,334
The non-highway road network in Lafayette County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,944 vehicles per day, 65% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,580 vehicles per day. That average covers 261 non-highway road miles divided in 4,164 segments (average segment length 331 ft), together carrying 361,964 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈132 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 67% lower than on highways. Lafayette's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Missouri. 93% of counties in Missouri see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lafayette. 26% of counties in Missouri have a younger driver population than Lafayette.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lafayette County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lafayette
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,435
5,631
-56.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
19.7%
9.8%
+100.6%
Truck % (Highway)
23.5%
13.4%
+74.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
31.3 min
+7.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,435 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lafayette carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 75% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 1,309 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lafayette roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,079 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 19.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.5% 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)
