This page delivers traffic analytics for Russell County, Kansas. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Russell County, Kansas among 214 road miles divided in 1,091 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 1,036 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.
2,056
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
18.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.4 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,898
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,056 vehicles per day in Russell County, Kansas that results in 594,905 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Kansas state averages: At 2,056 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Russell carries 52% less traffic than the state average of 4,243 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Russell accounts for about 0.8% of Kansas's statewide total, at 594,905 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year). At 35.4 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. Russell carries more traffic than 61% of counties in Kansas. 59% of counties in Kansas have a shorter average travel time than Russell's 35.4 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.
6,403
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
22.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
51.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,513
A significant volume of traffic in Russell County, Kansas utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,403 vehicles per day, 277% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,698 vehicles per day. That average covers 61 highway road miles divided in 83 segments (average segment length 3,867 ft), together carrying 435,479 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈159 million per year). 72% of counties in Kansas move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 22.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 22.4%, highway truck share is 55% higher than the state average, marking Russell as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 89% of counties in Kansas. By raw truck volume, Russell carries more highway trucks than 90% of counties in Kansas.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,698
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,098
The non-highway road network in Russell County, Kansas supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,698 vehicles per day, 73% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,403 vehicles per day. That average covers 153 non-highway road miles divided in 1,008 segments (average segment length 803 ft), together carrying 159,426 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈58.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share. 59% of counties in Kansas see shorter overall travel times than Russell. Russell's average driver income exceeds 52% of counties in Kansas. Russell's median driver age is higher than 30% of counties in Kansas.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Russell County, Kansas, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Russell
Kansas
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,056
4,243
-51.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
18.4%
10.2%
+80.7%
Truck % (Highway)
22.4%
14.4%
+55.1%
Avg. Travel Time
35.4 min
31.8 min
+11.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,056 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Russell's highway truck share of 22.4% is higher than 89% of counties in Kansas.
Trucks account for approximately 18.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 22.4% on highways.
Approximately 64% of highway traffic and 7% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Russell 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 54% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
