Best Time to Drive from Culver City to Downey

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 21 minutes via I-10 East and I-5 South, usually 22 at this time.

On weekdays the 21-mile drive from Culver City to Downey (via I-10 East and I-5 South) usually takes as little as 20 minutes and up to 55 minutes, when leaving around 4:30 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 30 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (38 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from Culver City to Downey by day and time you leave (local time)
Leave	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	20	21	26	29	26	25	25	25	27	32	41	46	46	38	26	21	21
Tue	20	21	27	32	28	26	25	26	27	34	43	49	50	43	31	22	20
Wed	20	21	27	32	28	26	26	27	29	37	47	51	53	45	33	23	20
Thu	20	21	27	32	29	27	27	28	32	38	48	53	55	46	34	24	21
Fri	20	21	25	30	27	27	29	32	39	46	53	54	50	42	32	23	21
Sat	20	20	21	22	22	24	26	30	33	35	38	37	35	29	23	22	21
Sun	20	20	20	20	21	22	23	24	26	27	28	26	24	23	23	23	21

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Culver City to Downey?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 20 minutes then, versus up to 55 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Culver City to Downey?

The 21-mile drive usually takes 20 to 55 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 30 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Culver City to Downey?

Leaving around 4:30 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 55 minutes.

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