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MN-5 West Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 5:45 pm CDT, MN-5 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 63 mph across 5 sensors.

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Is MN-5 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of MN-5 West in Twin Cities is under 40 mph right now (as of 5:45 pm CDT).

Best time to drive MN-5 West

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 63 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (65 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (63 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 6 am (62 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on MN-5 West in Twin Cities, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6767656767686768676768––––––
Tue6766686767666767666666666566656565
Wed6767686767676767666768676766676666
Thu6867676767676867666666666368666666
Fri6766676869686868686868676667666666
Sat6564666869676968676767676768656563
Sun6462676769696869676867676567686665

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 MN-5 West in Twin Cities?

Traffic on MN-5 West is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 63 mph).

What is the best time to drive MN-5 West in Twin Cities?

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (65 mph on Mondays) and around 5 pm (63 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is MN-5 West busy right now?

As of 5:45 pm CDT, MN-5 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 63 mph across 5 sensors.

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