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I-35 North Traffic in Des Moines

As of 1:45 am CDT, I-35 North in Des Moines is averaging 65 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-35 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-35 North in Des Moines is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:45 am CDT).

Best time to drive I-35 North

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 3 pm (about 63 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (66 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (63 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (67 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-35 North in Des Moines, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon–68676768–––––68–––––67
Tue6868676668686868686868656568676768
Wed6868676767676767656767636668676767
Thu––––––676768–63636368676767
Fri6768676767676768676868676868686868
Sat6768686969696969696969696969686868
Sun6768686969696969696969696969686868

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-35 North in Des Moines?

Traffic on I-35 North is usually worst on Thursday around 3 pm (about 63 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-35 North in Des Moines?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (66 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (63 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-35 North busy right now?

As of 1:45 am CDT, I-35 North in Des Moines is averaging 65 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time.

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