This page delivers traffic analytics for McDonough County, Illinois. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for McDonough County, Illinois among 234 road miles divided in 1,518 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 814 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.
3,005
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
7.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,497
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,005 vehicles per day in McDonough County, Illinois that results in 456,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Illinois state averages: At 3,005 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in McDonough carries 65% less traffic than the state average of 8,480 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 456,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Illinois's statewide total. At 38.6 minutes, the average travel time is 13% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 62% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, McDonough's 3,005 vehicles per day outpaces 51% of counties in Illinois. On travel time, McDonough runs longer than 92% of counties in Illinois.
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.
3,199
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.4 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.
6.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,614
A significant volume of traffic in McDonough County, Illinois utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 3,199 vehicles per day, 7% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,983 vehicles per day. That average covers 47 highway road miles divided in 155 segments (average segment length 1,585 ft), together carrying 117,797 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈43.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.7%, highway truck share is 21% lower than the state average, marking McDonough as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. McDonough's highway truck share (13.7%) is higher than 23% of counties in Illinois. 2% of counties in Illinois see fewer highway trucks per day than McDonough's roughly 439.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,983
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
8.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,499
The non-highway road network in McDonough County, Illinois supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,983 vehicles per day, 7% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 3,199 vehicles per day. That average covers 187 non-highway road miles divided in 1,363 segments (average segment length 726 ft), together carrying 338,408 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈124 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 41% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (8.0%) runs 61% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. McDonough's overall average travel time exceeds 92% of counties in Illinois. Trip origins here have higher average income than 3% of counties in Illinois. McDonough's median driver age is higher than 8% of counties in Illinois.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In McDonough County, Illinois, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
McDonough
Illinois
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,005
8,480
-64.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
10.2%
-6.6%
Truck % (Highway)
13.7%
17.3%
-20.9%
Avg. Travel Time
38.6 min
34.1 min
+13.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,005 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
McDonough's average travel time of 38.6 minutes is longer than 92% of counties in Illinois.
Trucks account for approximately 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 13.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside McDonough County, Illinois. 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 McDonough roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $55,497 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% 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)
