MN-5 West Traffic in Twin Cities

As of 6:16 pm CST, MN-5 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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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 6:16 pm CST).

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 6 am (67 mph on Fridays) 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 5 am (64 mph).

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 6 am (67 mph on Fridays) 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 6:16 pm CST, MN-5 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 67 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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