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I-235 West Traffic in Des Moines
As of 5:30 pm CDT, I-235 West in Des Moines is averaging 46 mph across 18 sensors, 7 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-235 W 235w00520, at 26 mph (usually 25 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-235 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 5:30 pm CDT, and why:
- Near I-235 W 235w00520: 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 25 mph at this time).
- Near I-235 W Dmds19: 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
- Near I-235 W Dmds25: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).
- Near I-235 W Dmds16: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph).
Best time to drive I-235 West
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 53 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (53 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | 60 |
| Tue | 62 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 |
| Wed | 62 | 63 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | 57 | 53 | – | 61 | 61 | 60 |
| Thu | – | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | 61 | 62 | – | 59 | 54 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Fri | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 |
| Sat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Sun | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 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
Why is I-235 West slow right now?
Near I-235 W 235w00520: 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 25 mph at this time). Near I-235 W Dmds19: 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph). Near I-235 W Dmds25: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph). Near I-235 W Dmds16: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-235 West in Des Moines?
Traffic on I-235 West is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 53 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-235 West in Des Moines?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (53 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-235 West busy right now?
As of 5:30 pm CDT, I-235 West in Des Moines is averaging 46 mph across 18 sensors, 7 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-235 W 235w00520, at 26 mph (usually 25 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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