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I-494 North Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 6:00 pm CDT, I-494 North in the Twin Cities is averaging 72 mph across 28 sensors.

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Is I-494 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-494 North in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 6:00 pm CDT).

Best time to drive I-494 North

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (67 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (45 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 69 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (70 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-494 North in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7170706969696970707071––––––
Tue7170706868686969686555454867717172
Wed7070696767676969696756495671717171
Thu7070696868686768696655475570717171
Fri6970696969696969686459606872727272
Sat7171717373737374747474757474737373
Sun7072737374747475757474747474727272

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 North in Twin Cities?

Traffic on I-494 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 45 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (67 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (45 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 69 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-494 North busy right now?

As of 6:00 pm CDT, I-494 North in the Twin Cities is averaging 72 mph across 28 sensors.

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