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I-35 North Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 1:15 am CDT, I-35 North in the Twin Cities is averaging 64 mph across 16 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 60 at 22 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Is I-35 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 1:15 am CDT, and why:

Best time to drive I-35 North

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 66 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (66 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (67 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 74 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (75 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-35 North in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7572677174747576767678777678–7576
Tue7670666873747475747475747677757675
Wed7470666871737374747676767777767676
Thu7470687072727373757576737476767676
Fri7472717374747474747369676876777778
Sat7676777877777778797979797880777678
Sun7577777879787879787979797979787877

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

Questions

Why is I-35 North slow right now?

Near Co Rd 60: 22 mph, likely heavy traffic.

When is traffic worst on I-35 North in Twin Cities?

Traffic on I-35 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 66 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-35 North in Twin Cities?

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (66 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (67 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 74 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-35 North busy right now?

As of 1:15 am CDT, I-35 North in the Twin Cities is averaging 64 mph across 16 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 60 at 22 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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