I-405 South Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 9:01 am PST, I-405 South in Los Angeles is averaging 62 mph across 5 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual for this time.

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Is I-405 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-405 South in Los Angeles is under 40 mph right now (as of 9:01 am PST).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

8:31 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I405 S / Wilshire Blvd Onr
7:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / W Sunset Blvd Onr
5:26 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / N Lakewood Blvd Onr
4:46 am: BREAK-Traffic Break, I405 S / W Century Blvd
11:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / W OLIVE ST ONR
11:45 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I405 S / La Cienega Blvd Onr
8:41 pm: BREAK-Traffic Break, I405 S / I405 S I710 S Con
7:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / Skirball Center Dr

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

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 40 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (51 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (40 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 2 pm (50 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	68	61	57	54	56	58	58	57	55	50	46	45	46	52	60	65	68
Tue	67	60	54	51	53	56	57	56	53	48	43	41	41	46	55	63	67
Wed	67	60	54	51	53	56	56	55	52	47	43	41	41	46	55	61	67
Thu	67	60	54	51	53	55	55	54	51	46	41	40	40	45	53	60	67
Fri	67	61	57	55	56	55	53	50	46	42	40	40	42	47	54	60	66
Sat	68	67	65	64	62	59	55	52	51	50	50	51	53	55	59	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	66	63	60	58	56	56	56	57	58	59	61	62	67

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 4 pm (about 40 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (51 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (40 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-405 South busy right now?

As of 9:01 am PST, I-405 South in Los Angeles is averaging 62 mph across 5 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual for this time.

Drives that use I-405 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-405 South and the roads around it:

Canyon Country to Huntington Beach · Santa Clarita to Fountain Valley · Valencia to Huntington Beach · Santa Clarita to Seal Beach · Santa Clarita to Westminster · Valencia to Fountain Valley · Canyon Country to Westminster · Valencia to Westminster · Canyon Country to Garden Grove · Valencia to Garden Grove

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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	68	61	57	54	56	58	58	57	55	50	46	45	46	52	60	65	68
Tue	67	60	54	51	53	56	57	56	53	48	43	41	41	46	55	63	67
Wed	67	60	54	51	53	56	56	55	52	47	43	41	41	46	55	61	67
Thu	67	60	54	51	53	55	55	54	51	46	41	40	40	45	53	60	67
Fri	67	61	57	55	56	55	53	50	46	42	40	40	42	47	54	60	66
Sat	68	67	65	64	62	59	55	52	51	50	50	51	53	55	59	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	66	63	60	58	56	56	56	57	58	59	61	62	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	61	57	54	56	58	58	57	55	50	46	45	46	52	60	65	68
Tue	67	60	54	51	53	56	57	56	53	48	43	41	41	46	55	63	67
Wed	67	60	54	51	53	56	56	55	52	47	43	41	41	46	55	61	67
Thu	67	60	54	51	53	55	55	54	51	46	41	40	40	45	53	60	67
Fri	67	61	57	55	56	55	53	50	46	42	40	40	42	47	54	60	66
Sat	68	67	65	64	62	59	55	52	51	50	50	51	53	55	59	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	66	63	60	58	56	56	56	57	58	59	61	62	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	61	57	54	56	58	58	57	55	50	46	45	46	52	60	65	68
Tue	67	60	54	51	53	56	57	56	53	48	43	41	41	46	55	63	67
Wed	67	60	54	51	53	56	56	55	52	47	43	41	41	46	55	61	67
Thu	67	60	54	51	53	55	55	54	51	46	41	40	40	45	53	60	67
Fri	67	61	57	55	56	55	53	50	46	42	40	40	42	47	54	60	66
Sat	68	67	65	64	62	59	55	52	51	50	50	51	53	55	59	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	66	63	60	58	56	56	56	57	58	59	61	62	67