I-35W North Traffic in Twin Cities
As of 1:01 pm CST, I-35W North in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 71 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Park Ave, at 41 mph (usually 45 mph).
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Is I-35W North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-35W North in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:01 pm CST).
Best time to drive I-35W North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (60 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (56 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 6 pm (67 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 66 | 63 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 56 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 68 | 66 | 62 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Thu | 68 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| Sun | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
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-35W North in Twin Cities?
Traffic on I-35W North is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 56 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-35W North in Twin Cities?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (60 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (56 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-35W North busy right now?
As of 1:01 pm CST, I-35W North in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 71 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Park Ave, at 41 mph (usually 45 mph).
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