Traffic Predict

I-494 West Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 2:15 am CDT, I-494 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 66 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Bailey Rd at 43 mph (usually 54 mph).

Open the live map of I-494 West →

Is I-494 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-494 West in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 2:15 am CDT).

Best time to drive I-494 West

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 7 am (about 57 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (57 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (59 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 6 am (69 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-494 West in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7169676567686868686867666869–7069
Tue7067575865666768666462596067686968
Wed6968595866676767676665636366696968
Thu6968626266676766676663616367696969
Fri6968666767676768676664666768697070
Sat7069717171717069706970707070707070
Sun7170717272717171707071707171707070

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 West in Twin Cities?

Traffic on I-494 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 7 am (about 57 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (57 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (59 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-494 West busy right now?

As of 2:15 am CDT, I-494 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 66 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Bailey Rd at 43 mph (usually 54 mph).

Plan ahead: Twin Cities traffic tomorrow · Traffic estimator

Other freeways in Twin Cities

MN-5 East · MN-5 West · MN-10 East · MN-10 West · I-35E North · I-35E South · I-35 North · I-35 South · I-35W North · I-35W South · MN-36 East · MN-36 West · MN-52 North · MN-52 South · MN-55 East · MN-55 West · MN-61 North · MN-61 South · MN-62 East · MN-62 West · MN-65 North · MN-65 South · MN-77 North · MN-77 South · I-94 East · I-94 West · MN-100 North · MN-100 South · MN-101 North · MN-101 South · MN-212 East · MN-212 West · MN-280 North · MN-280 South · I-394 Rev East · I-394 East · I-394 West · I-494 East · I-494 North · I-494 South · MN-610 East · MN-610 West · I-694 East · I-694 North · I-694 South · I-694 West