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US-30 West Traffic in Ames

As of 4:45 pm CDT, US-30 West in Ames is averaging 69 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is US-30 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of US-30 West in Ames is under 40 mph right now (as of 4:45 pm CDT).

Best time to drive US-30 West

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 10 am (about 67 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (67 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (67 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 68 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (67 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on US-30 West in Ames, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon–68686969–––––69–––––68
Tue6868686867676767676768696968676768
Wed68686969686867686868–6969–686868
Thu––––––686868–68686969686867
Fri6768686867686868686869696968686767
Sat6868686969686868696969696968676768
Sun6768686969696969696969696968686868

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

When is traffic worst on US-30 West in Ames?

Traffic on US-30 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 10 am (about 67 mph).

What is the best time to drive US-30 West in Ames?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (67 mph on Tuesdays) and around 2 pm (67 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 68 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is US-30 West busy right now?

As of 4:45 pm CDT, US-30 West in Ames is averaging 69 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.

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