
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Menard County, Texas
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,122 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 14.9% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 63.0 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 4.9% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 51.9 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $58,351 |
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Our data shows 2,122 vehicles per day on the average road in Menard County, Texas, and 202,700 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈74.0 million per year) across its 124 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 7 vehicles is a truck, well above the 9.8% across Texas - a freight-heavy mix.
Longer trips than 98% of counties in Texas
Menard sees 69% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,122 vehicles per day against 6,895), suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. Network-wide, Menard accounts for less than 0.1% of Texas's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Menard's 2,122 vehicles per day trails 71% of counties in Texas.
The average trip takes 63.0 minutes, 93% higher than the state level. Its average travel time of 63.0 minutes is longer than 98% of counties in Texas.
At 70% lower than the state level, the 4.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - delays are rare enough to plan travel times almost to the minute.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Menard County, Texas
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,755 |
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| Trucks | 16.2% |
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| Average travel time | 65.2 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 10.7% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 51.5 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $57,325 |
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Highways carry most of the traffic in Menard County, Texas: 73% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 5,755 vehicles per day, 848% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 607 vehicles per day.
That comes from just 23% of the monitored road miles: 28 miles in 206 segments, carrying 148,614 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈54.2 million per year).
Freight-heavy highways
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% higher than the state average, at 16.2%. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 54% of counties in Texas. By raw truck volume, Menard carries fewer highway trucks than 64% of counties in Texas.

Non-highway Traffic in Menard County, Texas
| Traffic | vehicles per day607 |
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| Trucks | 11.1% |
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| Average travel time | 62.1 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 2.5% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 62.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $60,622 |
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Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Menard County, Texas, 27% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. A typical local road sees 607 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 77% of the monitored road miles (96 miles in 494 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 54,086 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.7 million per year). Trucks make up 11.1% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 9 vehicles.
Local congestion 84% below the Texas average
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 31% lower than the highway network.
At 84% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 2.5% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 86% of counties in Texas. Menard's median driver age is higher than 92% of counties in Texas.