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I-80 West Traffic in Des Moines
As of 5:01 pm CDT, I-80 West in Des Moines is averaging 56 mph across 18 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-80 W Dmds91, at 21 mph (usually 63 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-80 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 5:01 pm CDT, and why:
- Near I-80 W Dmds91: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 63 mph).
- Near I-80 W Iwz1935: 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 26 mph at this time).
Best time to drive I-80 West
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 5 pm (about 61 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (61 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (64 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | – | – | – | – | – | 67 | – | – | – | – | – | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 |
| Wed | 69 | 69 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | – | 63 | 62 | – | 67 | 68 | 67 |
| Thu | – | – | – | – | – | – | 68 | 67 | 68 | – | 66 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 |
| Fri | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 67 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 65 |
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 West slow right now?
Near I-80 W Dmds91: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 63 mph). Near I-80 W Iwz1935: 26 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 26 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on I-80 West in Des Moines?
Traffic on I-80 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 5 pm (about 61 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-80 West in Des Moines?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (61 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-80 West busy right now?
As of 5:01 pm CDT, I-80 West in Des Moines is averaging 56 mph across 18 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-80 W Dmds91, at 21 mph (usually 63 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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