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I-5 South Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 8:00 pm PDT, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 62 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-5 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-5 South in Bakersfield is under 40 mph right now (as of 8:00 pm PDT).

Best time to drive I-5 South

Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 8 pm (about 55 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (61 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 6 pm (57 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 7 pm (59 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6866646665666565646361585757585562
Tue6666656363636465656463616059585765
Wed6366636162646565646463616060595965
Thu6566646264666565656564626159586067
Fri6662616364646566656463626363626168
Sat6766676566666666666666666565676668
Sun6768686867676764656262626260596164

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 I-5 South in Bakersfield?

Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Monday around 8 pm (about 55 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 South in Bakersfield?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (61 mph on Wednesdays) and around 6 pm (57 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 South busy right now?

As of 8:00 pm PDT, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 62 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Other freeways in Bakersfield

I-5 North · SR-58 East · SR-58 West · SR-99 North · SR-99 South