US-101 South Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 2:45 pm PDT, US-101 South in Los Angeles is averaging 54 mph across 24 sensors, 3 mph faster than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Greenleaf/sepulveda at 30 mph (usually 21 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on US-101 South right now

BREAK-Traffic Break: Us101 S / Seaward Ave
Traffic Hazard: Us101 S / So Ventura Ave
Trfc Collision-No Inj: Us101 S / Sr232 Onr

Is US-101 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 2:45 pm PDT, and why:

Near Greenleaf/sepulveda: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time).
Near First Street: 35 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 64 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

1:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, Us101 S / Laurel Canyon Blvd
1:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, Us101 S / Laurel Canyon Blvd
11:10 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, Us101 S / Highland Ave
11:10 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, Us101 S / Highland Ave
10:15 am: Traffic Hazard, US101 S / PARKWAY CALABASAS
10:15 am: Traffic Hazard, US101 S / PARKWAY CALABASAS
10:05 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, Us101 S / Oxnard Blvd
9:45 am: Traffic Hazard, Us101 S / Springville

Best time to drive US-101 South ("the 101")

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 42 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (54 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (42 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (51 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on US-101 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	64	59	56	57	58	58	57	57	54	50	46	48	54	62	65	68
Tue	69	63	57	54	54	55	56	56	56	53	48	44	44	51	60	64	67
Wed	68	63	57	54	55	55	56	55	55	52	47	43	43	50	58	63	67
Thu	68	63	58	54	55	55	55	55	54	51	46	42	42	48	57	63	67
Fri	68	64	59	57	57	55	54	52	51	48	44	42	43	49	57	62	67
Sat	68	68	67	65	62	58	55	54	54	54	53	52	51	54	58	62	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	62	59	57	57	57	56	56	55	56	58	61	66

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

Questions

Why is US-101 South slow right now?

Near Greenleaf/sepulveda: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time). Near First Street: 35 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 64 mph).

When is traffic worst on US-101 South in Los Angeles?

Traffic on US-101 South is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 42 mph).

What is the best time to drive US-101 South in Los Angeles?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (54 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (42 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is US-101 South busy right now?

Drives that use US-101 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on US-101 South and the roads around it:

Oxnard to Norwalk · Oxnard to South Gate · Oxnard to East Los Angeles · Santa Barbara to Irvine · Santa Barbara to Los Angeles · Ventura to Downey · Camarillo to Anaheim · Santa Barbara to Torrance · Oxnard to Downey · Oxnard to Whittier

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

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

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