This page delivers traffic analytics for Marion County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marion County, Kansas among 244 road miles divided in 2,260 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 569 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.
1,851
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,552
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,851 vehicles per day in Marion County, Kansas that results in 459,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 45.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: Marion sees 56% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,851 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 459,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 million per year), roughly 0.6% of Kansas's statewide total. The average trip takes 45.7 minutes, 44% higher than the state level. Marion carries more traffic than 50% of counties in Kansas. Its average travel time of 45.7 minutes is longer than 92% 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.
4,847
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
58.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,892
A significant volume of traffic in Marion County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,847 vehicles per day, 207% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,579 vehicles per day. That average covers 22 highway road miles divided in 188 segments (average segment length 606 ft), together carrying 104,642 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈38.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 15.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 7% higher than the state average, at 15.4% - positioning Marion as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Marion's highway truck share (15.4%) is higher than 58% of counties in Kansas. 56% of counties in Kansas see fewer highway trucks per day than Marion's roughly 745.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,579
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,403
The non-highway road network in Marion County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,579 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,847 vehicles per day. That average covers 222 non-highway road miles divided in 2,072 segments (average segment length 566 ft), together carrying 355,295 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈130 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 33% fewer trucks by share. Marion's overall average travel time exceeds 92% of counties in Kansas. Trip origins here have higher average income than 57% of counties in Kansas. Marion's median driver age is higher than 47% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Marion County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marion
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,851
4,243
-56.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.5%
10.2%
+12.3%
Truck % (Highway)
15.4%
14.4%
+6.7%
Avg. Travel Time
45.7 min
31.8 min
+43.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,851 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Marion's average travel time of 45.7 minutes is longer than 92% of counties in Kansas.
The average travel time for drivers is 45.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Marion roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,552 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 63% above the daily average.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Marion 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)
