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I-35 South Traffic in Twin Cities
As of 12:45 am CST, I-35 South in the Twin Cities is averaging 68 mph across 14 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd, at 19 mph (usually 55 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-35 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 12:45 am CST, and why:
- Near Co Rd 50: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
- Near Co Rd 60: 37 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).
Best time to drive I-35 South
Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 10 am (about 72 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (72 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (73 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 73 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 pm (71 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Tue | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 |
| Wed | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 |
| Thu | 76 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Fri | 76 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Sat | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 |
| Sun | 75 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 77 | 77 |
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 South slow right now?
Near Co Rd 50: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph). Near Co Rd 60: 37 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-35 South in Twin Cities?
Traffic on I-35 South is usually worst on Monday around 10 am (about 72 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-35 South in Twin Cities?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (72 mph on Mondays) and around 2 pm (73 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 73 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-35 South busy right now?
As of 12:45 am CST, I-35 South in the Twin Cities is averaging 68 mph across 14 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd, at 19 mph (usually 55 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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