I-405 South Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 9:00 am PDT, I-405 South in Los Angeles is averaging 64 mph across 110 sensors, about normal for this time.

Best time to drive I-405 South ("the 405")

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 41 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (52 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (41 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (51 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-405 South in Los Angeles, by day and hour (local time)
Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	69	61	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	53	50	48	47	52	61	65	68
Tue	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	57	55	52	49	46	44	48	58	65	68
Wed	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	56	54	50	47	45	43	47	56	64	68
Thu	69	61	56	52	54	56	57	55	52	48	45	43	41	45	55	62	68
Fri	69	62	57	55	57	57	55	51	48	44	42	43	44	49	58	63	68
Sat	68	67	66	65	63	60	57	54	53	51	51	52	54	60	64	64	68
Sun	69	69	68	68	66	64	62	60	59	57	57	59	61	63	64	62	68

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-405 South in Los Angeles?

Traffic on I-405 South is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 41 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-405 South in Los Angeles?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (52 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (41 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-405 South busy right now?

As of 9:00 am PDT, I-405 South in Los Angeles is averaging 64 mph across 110 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Los Angeles

SR-2 East · SR-2 West · I-5 North · I-5 South · I-10 East · I-10 West · SR-14 North · SR-14 South · SR-23 North · SR-23 South · SR-47 South · SR-57 North · SR-57 South · SR-60 East · SR-60 West · SR-71 North · SR-71 South · SR-90 East · SR-90 West · SR-91 East · SR-91 West · US-101 North · US-101 South · I-105 East · I-105 West · I-110 North · I-110 South · SR-118 East · SR-118 West · SR-134 East · SR-134 West · SR-170 North · SR-170 South · I-210 East · I-210 West · I-405 North · I-605 North · I-605 South · I-710 North · I-710 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	69	61	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	53	50	48	47	52	61	65	68
Tue	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	57	55	52	49	46	44	48	58	65	68
Wed	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	56	54	50	47	45	43	47	56	64	68
Thu	69	61	56	52	54	56	57	55	52	48	45	43	41	45	55	62	68
Fri	69	62	57	55	57	57	55	51	48	44	42	43	44	49	58	63	68
Sat	68	67	66	65	63	60	57	54	53	51	51	52	54	60	64	64	68
Sun	69	69	68	68	66	64	62	60	59	57	57	59	61	63	64	62	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	69	61	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	53	50	48	47	52	61	65	68
Tue	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	57	55	52	49	46	44	48	58	65	68
Wed	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	56	54	50	47	45	43	47	56	64	68
Thu	69	61	56	52	54	56	57	55	52	48	45	43	41	45	55	62	68
Fri	69	62	57	55	57	57	55	51	48	44	42	43	44	49	58	63	68
Sat	68	67	66	65	63	60	57	54	53	51	51	52	54	60	64	64	68
Sun	69	69	68	68	66	64	62	60	59	57	57	59	61	63	64	62	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	69	61	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	53	50	48	47	52	61	65	68
Tue	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	57	55	52	49	46	44	48	58	65	68
Wed	69	61	55	52	54	56	57	56	54	50	47	45	43	47	56	64	68
Thu	69	61	56	52	54	56	57	55	52	48	45	43	41	45	55	62	68
Fri	69	62	57	55	57	57	55	51	48	44	42	43	44	49	58	63	68
Sat	68	67	66	65	63	60	57	54	53	51	51	52	54	60	64	64	68
Sun	69	69	68	68	66	64	62	60	59	57	57	59	61	63	64	62	68