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I-90 West Traffic in Seattle
As of 9:01 am PST, I-90 West in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 37 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-90 West moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-90 West in Seattle is under 40 mph right now (as of 9:01 am PST).
Best time to drive I-90 West
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 52 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (55 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (52 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (57 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Tue | 62 | 62 | 59 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wed | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 56 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Fri | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
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-90 West in Seattle?
Traffic on I-90 West is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 52 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-90 West in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (55 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (52 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-90 West busy right now?
As of 9:01 am PST, I-90 West in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 37 sensors, about normal for this time.
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