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I-80 East Traffic in Cedar Rapids

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-80 East in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City is averaging 68 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-80 East moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-80 East in Cedar Rapids is under 40 mph right now (as of 8:30 pm CDT).

Best time to drive I-80 East

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 9 pm (about 66 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 6 am (67 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 7 pm (67 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 69 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 am (66 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-80 East in Cedar Rapids, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon–72707170–––––71–––––69
Tue7069717170706970707070707169696968
Wed6668696968686868686868696867676666
Thu––––––696868–68697069696968
Fri6667686969696969696969697069686868
Sat6668696970707070707071717071707069
Sun6969696971717271717272727170707070

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-80 East in Cedar Rapids?

Traffic on I-80 East is usually worst on Wednesday around 9 pm (about 66 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-80 East in Cedar Rapids?

On weekdays, avoid around 6 am (67 mph on Fridays) and around 7 pm (67 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 69 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-80 East busy right now?

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-80 East in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City is averaging 68 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.

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