This page delivers traffic analytics for Lincoln County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lincoln County, Kansas among 115 road miles divided in 643 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 946 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.
858
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,198
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 858 vehicles per day in Lincoln County, Kansas that results in 206,068 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.2 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 44.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Lincoln sees 80% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (858 vehicles per day against 4,243), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 206,068 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈75.2 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Kansas's statewide total. At 44.3 minutes, the average travel time is 39% higher than the state level. Lincoln carries more traffic than 6% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 44.3 minutes is longer than 88% of counties in Kansas.
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.
6,574
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
24.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.2 min
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.
$76,613
A significant volume of traffic in Lincoln County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,574 vehicles per day, 799% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 731 vehicles per day. That average covers 19 highway road miles divided in 14 segments (average segment length 7,211 ft), together carrying 143,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 24.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 73% higher than the state average, at 24.9% - positioning Lincoln as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 96% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Lincoln's 24.9%. 98% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Lincoln's roughly 1,637.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
731
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,577
The non-highway road network in Lincoln County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 731 vehicles per day, 89% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,574 vehicles per day. That average covers 96 non-highway road miles divided in 629 segments (average segment length 807 ft), together carrying 62,755 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈22.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 65% lower than the highway network. Lincoln's overall average travel time exceeds 88% of counties in Kansas. Lincoln's average driver income exceeds 48% of counties in Kansas. The driver population here skews older than 61% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -15% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lincoln County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lincoln
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
858
4,243
-79.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
20.0%
10.2%
+95.7%
Truck % (Highway)
24.9%
14.4%
+72.9%
Avg. Travel Time
44.3 min
31.8 min
+39.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 858 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lincoln carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 98% of counties in Kansas, at roughly 1,637 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 731 vehicles per day - a 15% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 44.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lincoln roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,198 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 93% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lincoln County, Kansas. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
