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I-5 South Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 11:45 pm PST, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 63 mph across 5 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual 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 11:45 pm PST).

Best time to drive I-5 South

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 pm (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (61 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 7 pm (57 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 7 pm (60 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6766656667666666666563606058585663
Tue6766666465646364646463615857575665
Wed6566646262646666656463626060605965
Thu6666646365666666666664626059586067
Fri6662616364656566666563626362626267
Sat6767676666666665646765666666676767
Sun6767676768676766666563646261606166

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 Tuesday around 8 pm (about 56 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (61 mph on Fridays) and around 7 pm (57 mph on Tuesdays). 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 11:45 pm PST, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 63 mph across 5 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual 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