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I-494 East Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 7:46 pm CST, I-494 East in the Twin Cities is averaging 69 mph across 40 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-494 East moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-494 East in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 7:46 pm CST).

Best time to drive I-494 East

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 53 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 am (69 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-494 East in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7070666467676666676663606268696968
Tue7070656267686868676560555466697070
Wed7070656268686868676761545667707070
Thu7070666567686867676659535668707071
Fri7070696868686868676561616569707171
Sat6971727373727272727372727272727272
Sun7072727374747373737373737372727272

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-494 East in Twin Cities?

Traffic on I-494 East is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 53 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-494 East in Twin Cities?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-494 East busy right now?

As of 7:46 pm CST, I-494 East in the Twin Cities is averaging 69 mph across 40 sensors, about normal for this time.

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