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I-35 South Traffic in Des Moines

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-35 South in Des Moines is averaging 67 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-35 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-35 South in Des Moines is under 40 mph right now (as of 8:30 pm CDT).

Best time to drive I-35 South

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 65 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (65 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (65 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 9 pm (67 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-35 South in Des Moines, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon–69696968–––––68–––––68
Tue6869666568686868676867666668676766
Wed6969676768676867656868666768676767
Thu––––––676667–66656668676767
Fri6868686768686868686867676768676767
Sat6868696969686868686868686868676767
Sun6868696969696969696969696969686767

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 South in Des Moines?

Traffic on I-35 South is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 65 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (65 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (65 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-35 South busy right now?

As of 8:30 pm CDT, I-35 South in Des Moines is averaging 67 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time.

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