Traffic Predict
I-80 West Traffic in Sacramento
As of 2:31 am PST, I-80 West in Sacramento is averaging 66 mph across 82 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Myrtle Ave, at 43 mph (usually 56 mph).
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Is I-80 West moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-80 West in Sacramento is under 40 mph right now (as of 2:31 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / West Paoli Ln Ofr
- 8:26 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / Jeo 193
- 7:55 pm: CZP-Assist with Construction, I80 W / Antelope Platform Scales Ofr
- 5:41 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 W / I80 W Sr65 N Con
- 5:41 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 W / Jeo 5
- 5:41 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 W / I80 W Sr65 N Con
- 5:31 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 W / Jeo 5
- 4:41 pm: FIRE-Report of Fire, I80 W / Jwo Winters St
Best time to drive I-80 West
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 58 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 2 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 69 | 65 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 65 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Thu | 69 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Fri | 69 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 68 |
| Sun | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 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-80 West in Sacramento?
Traffic on I-80 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 58 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-80 West in Sacramento?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-80 West busy right now?
As of 2:31 am PST, I-80 West in Sacramento is averaging 66 mph across 82 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Myrtle Ave, at 43 mph (usually 56 mph).
Drives that use I-80 West
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-80 West and the roads around it:
Rocklin to Fairfield · Rocklin to Vacaville · Rocklin to Pittsburg · Rocklin to Napa · Lincoln to Fairfield · Lincoln to Vacaville · Roseville to Martinez · Roseville to Concord · Roseville to Pittsburg · Roseville to Vallejo
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Other freeways in Sacramento
I-5 North · I-5 South · US-50 East · US-50 West · SR-51 North · SR-51 South · SR-65 North · SR-65 South · I-80 East · SR-99 North · SR-99 South · SR-113 South