This page delivers traffic analytics for Minnesota. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Minnesota among 44,143 road miles divided in 484,585 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 481 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.
3,404
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.
32.2 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.
10.6%
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.
$97,501
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,404 vehicles per day in Minnesota that results in 139,654,537 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 3,404 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Minnesota carries 51% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 139,654,537 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.0 billion per year), about 1.8% of the national total. The average trip takes 32.2 minutes, 3% lower than the national level. The congestion ratio of 10.6% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Minnesota's 3,404 vehicles per day outpaces 6% of states nationwide. On travel time, Minnesota runs longer than 24% of states nationwide.
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.
9,671
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.
37.7 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.
30.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,691
A significant volume of traffic in Minnesota utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,671 vehicles per day, 233% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,900 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,230 highway road miles divided in 36,099 segments (average segment length 1,058 ft), together carrying 73,481,480 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.8 billion per year). 68% of states nationwide move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 21% lower than the national average, at 10.3% - positioning Minnesota as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 20% of states nationwide. Minnesota's highway truck count is higher than 18% of states nationwide, at roughly 992 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,900
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,803
The non-highway road network in Minnesota supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,900 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,671 vehicles per day. That average covers 36,913 non-highway road miles divided in 448,486 segments (average segment length 435 ft), together carrying 66,173,050 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 45% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.7% is 47% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 24% of states nationwide. Minnesota's average driver income exceeds 74% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 35% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 20% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Minnesota, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Minnesota
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,404
6,986
-51.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.1%
9.3%
-13.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.3%
13.1%
-21.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.2 min
33.3 min
-3.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,404 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Minnesota carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 18% of states nationwide, at roughly 992 per day.
Drivers on Minnesota roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $97,501 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 79% 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)
