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I-35 South Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 11:00 pm CDT, I-35 South in the Twin Cities is averaging 72 mph across 20 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 50 at 40 mph (usually 72 mph).

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Is I-35 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-35 South in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:00 pm CDT).

Best time to drive I-35 South

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 9 am (about 72 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (72 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (73 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 74 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 4 pm (59 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-35 South in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7776767675737473737475757676–7575
Tue7676767573737374737374747575757676
Wed7676767672737474747475767676767675
Thu7776777573737374747475757676767576
Fri7777777675747574747574747676767676
Sat7676777877777877777776777777757676
Sun7776777778777672686563596366757677

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-35 South in Twin Cities?

Traffic on I-35 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 9 am (about 72 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (72 mph on Wednesdays) and around 2 pm (73 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 74 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-35 South busy right now?

As of 11:00 pm CDT, I-35 South in the Twin Cities is averaging 72 mph across 20 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 50 at 40 mph (usually 72 mph).

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