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Leelanau County, Michigan Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Leelanau County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Leelanau County, Michigan among 269 road miles divided in 3,425 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 415 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

3,088

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

5.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

34.1 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.

11.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

53.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$91,679

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,088 vehicles per day in Leelanau County, Michigan that results in 653,985 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈239 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 19 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 3,088 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Leelanau carries 60% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Leelanau accounts for about 0.3% of Michigan's statewide total, at 653,985 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈239 million per year). The average trip takes 34.1 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. At 38% lower than the state level, the 11.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Leelanau's 3,088 vehicles per day outpaces 27% of counties in Michigan. On travel time, Leelanau runs longer than 63% of counties in Michigan.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

3,088

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

5.2%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

34.1 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.

11.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

53.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$91,679

The non-highway road network in Leelanau County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,088 vehicles per day. That average covers 269 non-highway road miles divided in 3,425 segments (average segment length 415 ft), together carrying 653,985 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈239 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 37% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 11.4% signals easier movement on local roads. Leelanau's overall average travel time exceeds 63% of counties in Michigan. Trip origins here have higher average income than 93% of counties in Michigan. The driver population here skews older than 67% of counties in Michigan.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Leelanau County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Leelanau

Michigan
Average

Difference

Traffic

3,088

7,697

-59.9%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

5.2%

7.7%

-32.4%

Truck % (Highway)

12.0%

Avg. Travel Time

34.1 min

33.6 min

+1.7%

How Leelanau County compares

Leelanau County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Leelanau County carries 40.4% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Leelanau County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Michigan average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Leelanau County3,0885.2%653,98534.1 min11.4%
Grand Traverse County, Michigan10,5665.6%2,496,28433.6 min22.9%
Antrim County, Michigan3,2587.1%687,09834.1 min9.6%
Benzie County, Michigan2,5816.3%501,08332.4 min7.6%
Charlevoix County, Michigan4,3116.5%588,67931.8 min11.4%
Michigan average7,6977.7%N/A33.6 min18.5%

Leelanau County ranked within Michigan

Leelanau County sits in the top quarter of the Michigan field on average driver income, at #7 of 83.

Where Leelanau County sits among Michigan'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.
MeasureLeelanau CountyMichigan rank
Traffic volume (AADT)3,088#61 of 83
Average travel time34.1 min#31 of 83
Average driver income$91,679#7 of 83
Average driver age53.5 yrs#28 of 83

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

MichiganDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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