Traffic Predict

I-5 South Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Best time to drive I-5 South

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 pm (about 58 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (62 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 7 pm (59 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 7 pm (61 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6666656666666565656362616060596065
Tue6666666465656566656463606160595865
Wed6666656362646465646362626060595965
Thu6666656465656567666564636160606167
Fri6763636465656666666564636464646465
Sat6666676566666565656565646464656567
Sun6667676767676665656464646362616165

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 58 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (62 mph on Wednesdays) and around 7 pm (59 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 8:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Bakersfield

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