This page delivers traffic analytics for Marion County, Ohio. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Marion County, Ohio among 358 road miles divided in 3,547 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 533 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.
4,615
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.6 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.
14.3%
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.
$68,188
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,615 vehicles per day in Marion County, Ohio that results in 1,288,102 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈470 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 43.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Ohio state averages: Marion sees 20% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,615 vehicles per day against 5,773), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,288,102 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈470 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Ohio's statewide total. At 43.6 minutes, the average travel time is 33% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 14.3% is 13% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Marion's 4,615 vehicles per day outpaces 77% of counties in Ohio. It also posts the highest average travel time in Ohio, at 43.6 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.
10,688
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
60.5 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.
23.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,406
A significant volume of traffic in Marion County, Ohio utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,688 vehicles per day, 141% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,430 vehicles per day. That average covers 40 highway road miles divided in 105 segments (average segment length 2,012 ft), together carrying 442,818 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈162 million per year). Trucks constitute 18.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (18.9%) is 27% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Marion serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 57% of counties in Ohio see a lower highway truck share than Marion's 18.9%. 56% of counties in Ohio see fewer highway trucks per day than Marion's roughly 2,022.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,430
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.1 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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,082
The non-highway road network in Marion County, Ohio supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,430 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,688 vehicles per day. That average covers 318 non-highway road miles divided in 3,442 segments (average segment length 488 ft), together carrying 845,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈309 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 64% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 14.0% is 12% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, Marion has the highest average travel time in Ohio, at 43.6 minutes. Marion's average driver income exceeds 40% of counties in Ohio. 37% of counties in Ohio have a younger driver population than Marion.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Marion County, Ohio, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Marion
Ohio
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,615
5,773
-20.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.9%
9.9%
+10.1%
Truck % (Highway)
18.9%
14.9%
+27.1%
Avg. Travel Time
43.6 min
32.9 min
+32.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,615 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 43.6 minutes, Marion has the highest average travel time of any county in Ohio.
Trucks account for approximately 10.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 18.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 43.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 45% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Marion County, Ohio. 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 Marion roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $68,188 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 64% 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)
