Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota Traffic Counts
This page delivers traffic analytics for Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota among 159 road miles divided in 969 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 865 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.
1,169
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.7 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.
5.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,415
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,169 vehicles per day in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota that results in 136,911 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Minnesota state averages: Lake of the Woods sees 66% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,169 vehicles per day against 3,404), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Lake of the Woods accounts for about 0.1% of Minnesota's statewide total, at 136,911 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈50.0 million per year). Journey times run 17% higher than the state level, at 37.7 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 5.9% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 17% of counties in Minnesota see less traffic than Lake of the Woods's 1,169 vehicles per day. On travel time, Lake of the Woods runs longer than 74% of counties in Minnesota.
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.
2,416
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.0 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.
11.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,474
A significant volume of traffic in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,416 vehicles per day, 293% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 615 vehicles per day. That average covers 34 highway road miles divided in 298 segments (average segment length 604 ft), together carrying 60,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.2%, highway truck share is 9% higher than the state average, marking Lake of the Woods as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 50% of counties in Minnesota see a lower highway truck share than Lake of the Woods's 11.2%. By raw truck volume, Lake of the Woods carries more highway trucks than 4% of counties in Minnesota.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
615
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
3.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,086
The non-highway road network in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 615 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,416 vehicles per day. That average covers 125 non-highway road miles divided in 671 segments (average segment length 981 ft), together carrying 75,975 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈27.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 29% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (3.6%) runs 63% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lake of the Woods's overall average travel time exceeds 74% of counties in Minnesota. Lake of the Woods's average driver income exceeds 6% of counties in Minnesota. Lake of the Woods's median driver age is higher than 94% of counties in Minnesota.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lake of the Woods
Minnesota
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,169
3,404
-65.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
8.1%
+16.6%
Truck % (Highway)
11.2%
10.3%
+9.4%
Avg. Travel Time
37.7 min
32.2 min
+16.9%
How Lake of the Woods County compares
Lake of the Woods County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Lake of the Woods County moves 28.5% of the total daily travel and carries 36.2% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.
Lake of the Woods County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Minnesota average for scale.
Lake of the Woods County sits in the bottom quarter of the Minnesota field on highway truck volume, at #78 of 81.
Where Lake of the Woods County sits among Minnesota'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
Lake of the Woods County
Minnesota rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
1,169
#72 of 87
Highway vehicle-miles per day
60,936
#74 of 81
Truck share on highways
11.2%
#41 of 81
Highway trucks per day
271
#78 of 81
Average travel time
37.7 min
#23 of 87
Average driver income
$67,415
#82 of 87
Average driver age
55.0 yrs
#6 of 87
Lake of the Woods County ranks #6 of 87 on average driver age but #82 of 87 on average driver income. The driver population here skews older and lower-income than most of Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,169 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lake of the Woods's average travel time of 37.7 minutes is longer than 74% of counties in Minnesota.
Drivers on Lake of the Woods roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,415 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.2% 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)
