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I-80 West Traffic in Council Bluffs

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-80 West in Council Bluffs and Omaha is averaging 69 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-80 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-80 West in Council Bluffs is under 40 mph right now (as of 8:30 pm CDT).

Best time to drive I-80 West

Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 9 pm (about 68 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (69 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 7 pm (68 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 70 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (68 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-80 West in Council Bluffs, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon–71707170–––––71–––––68
Tue6970697070706969707070707070696969
Wed7070707070696970707070717070696969
Thu––––––706969–71707070686868
Fri6970707070697070707070707170696969
Sat6970707070707070707070707069696969
Sun6869697171717171717171717271707070

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 West in Council Bluffs?

Traffic on I-80 West is usually worst on Monday around 9 pm (about 68 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-80 West in Council Bluffs?

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (69 mph on Tuesdays) and around 7 pm (68 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 70 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-80 West busy right now?

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-80 West in Council Bluffs and Omaha is averaging 69 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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