This page delivers traffic analytics for Lawrence County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lawrence County, Missouri among 341 road miles divided in 3,950 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 455 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.
3,540
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.4 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,625
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,540 vehicles per day in Lawrence County, Missouri that results in 1,795,935 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈656 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Missouri state averages: Lawrence's average daily traffic volume is 37% lower than the state average - 3,540 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 1,795,935 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈656 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Missouri's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.4 minutes, 19% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 51% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lawrence carries more traffic than 75% of counties in Missouri. On travel time, Lawrence runs longer than 92% 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.
14,748
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
53.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,660
A significant volume of traffic in Lawrence County, Missouri utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,748 vehicles per day, 343% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,332 vehicles per day. That average covers 63 highway road miles divided in 72 segments (average segment length 4,646 ft), together carrying 1,038,981 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈379 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 79% of counties in Missouri. Trucks constitute 23.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (23.9%) is 78% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lawrence serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 91% of counties in Missouri see a lower highway truck share than Lawrence's 23.9%. By raw truck volume, Lawrence carries more highway trucks than 99% 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.
3,332
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,807
The non-highway road network in Lawrence County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,332 vehicles per day, 77% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,748 vehicles per day. That average covers 277 non-highway road miles divided in 3,878 segments (average segment length 378 ft), together carrying 756,955 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈276 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 71% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.5% is 49% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 92% of counties in Missouri see shorter overall travel times than Lawrence. Trip origins here have higher average income than 63% of counties in Missouri. Lawrence's median driver age is higher than 29% of counties in Missouri.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 66% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 9% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -27% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lawrence County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lawrence
Missouri
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,540
5,631
-37.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.7%
9.8%
+70.5%
Truck % (Highway)
23.9%
13.4%
+77.6%
Avg. Travel Time
37.4 min
31.3 min
+19.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,540 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lawrence carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 99% of counties in Missouri, at roughly 3,523 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 68% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lawrence County, Missouri. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Lawrence roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $66,625 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 66% above the daily average.
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)
