This page delivers traffic analytics for Lyon County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lyon County, Kansas among 368 road miles divided in 4,103 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 474 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.
3,364
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.4 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,553
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,364 vehicles per day in Lyon County, Kansas that results in 1,132,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈413 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 3,364 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Lyon carries 21% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,132,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈413 million per year), roughly 1.5% of Kansas's statewide total. Journey times run 8% higher than the state level, at 34.4 minutes on average. Congestion runs 56% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lyon's 3,364 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in Kansas. 51% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Lyon's 34.4 minutes.
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.
5,761
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,839
A significant volume of traffic in Lyon County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,761 vehicles per day, 80% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,202 vehicles per day. That average covers 123 highway road miles divided in 259 segments (average segment length 2,506 ft), together carrying 699,907 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈255 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 88% of counties in Kansas. Trucks constitute 20.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 44% higher than the state average, at 20.8% - positioning Lyon as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 86% of counties in Kansas see a lower highway truck share than Lyon's 20.8%. By raw truck volume, Lyon carries more highway trucks than 75% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,202
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
7.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,289
The non-highway road network in Lyon County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,202 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,761 vehicles per day. That average covers 246 non-highway road miles divided in 3,844 segments (average segment length 337 ft), together carrying 432,334 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈158 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 70% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.6%) runs 54% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Lyon's overall average travel time exceeds 51% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 61% of counties in Kansas. 12% of counties in Kansas have a younger driver population than Lyon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 63% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 25% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lyon County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lyon
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,364
4,243
-20.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.2%
10.2%
+49.2%
Truck % (Highway)
20.8%
14.4%
+44.4%
Avg. Travel Time
34.4 min
31.8 min
+8.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,364 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Lyon skews older than 12% of counties in Kansas.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lyon roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,553 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 30% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lyon 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,016 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual 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)
