I-35E North Traffic in Twin Cities
As of 11:00 pm CDT, I-35E North in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 54 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 42 at 30 mph (usually 67 mph).
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Is I-35E North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 11:00 pm CDT, and why:
- Near Co Rd 42: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 67 mph).
- Near Blackhawk Rd: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 62 mph).
Best time to drive I-35E North
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 60 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (63 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (60 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (68 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 70 | – | 69 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 69 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Wed | 69 | 68 | 65 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Fri | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| Sat | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 71 |
| Sun | 68 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 69 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-35E North slow right now?
Near Co Rd 42: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 67 mph). Near Blackhawk Rd: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 62 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-35E North in Twin Cities?
Traffic on I-35E North is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 60 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-35E North in Twin Cities?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (63 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (60 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-35E North busy right now?
As of 11:00 pm CDT, I-35E North in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 54 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Co Rd 42 at 30 mph (usually 67 mph).
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