I-80 East Traffic in Des Moines

As of 5:01 pm CDT, I-80 East in Des Moines is averaging 60 mph across 21 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-80 E Iwz218, at 24 mph (usually 23 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 5:01 pm CDT, and why:

• Near I-80 E Iwz218: 24 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 23 mph at this time).
• Near I-80 E Iwz3029: 24 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 56 mph).

Best time to drive I-80 East

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 58 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (66 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (58 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 7 pm (64 mph).

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-80 East slow right now?

Near I-80 E Iwz218: 24 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 23 mph at this time). Near I-80 E Iwz3029: 24 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 56 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-80 East in Des Moines?

Traffic on I-80 East is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 58 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-80 East in Des Moines?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (66 mph on Fridays) and around 4 pm (58 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-80 East busy right now?

As of 5:01 pm CDT, I-80 East in Des Moines is averaging 60 mph across 21 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-80 E Iwz218, at 24 mph (usually 23 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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