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I-235 East Traffic in Des Moines
As of 1:45 am CDT, I-235 East in Des Moines is averaging 59 mph across 17 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-235 East moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-235 East in Des Moines is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:45 am CDT).
Best time to drive I-235 East
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 51 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (60 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (51 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 9 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 60 |
| Tue | 62 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 56 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Wed | 63 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Thu | – | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | 61 | 62 | – | 59 | 51 | 55 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Fri | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Sat | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Sun | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
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-235 East in Des Moines?
Traffic on I-235 East is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 51 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-235 East in Des Moines?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (60 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (51 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-235 East busy right now?
As of 1:45 am CDT, I-235 East in Des Moines is averaging 59 mph across 17 sensors, about normal for this time.
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