I-35 Traffic Cameras: Complete Interstate 35 Guide - Texas to Minnesota

I-35 Traffic Cameras: America's NAFTA Corridor

Monitor every mile of Interstate 35 from the Mexican border to Lake Superior. Real-time traffic camera access across 1,568 miles and 6 states — from Laredo's World Trade Bridge to Duluth's harbor on Lake Superior.

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Interstate 35 is North America's premier trade corridor, stretching 1,568 miles from the Mexican border at Laredo, Texas to the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. The corridor handles immense volumes; the I-35 corridor in Austin alone carries over 200,000 vehicles per day, while the segment near San Antonio reaches an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of 231,600. According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research published in the FHWA Operations Benefit/Cost Database indicates that real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by enabling faster detection and response. Every camera is plotted on an interactive map — zoom, search, and click to view any location instantly.

I-35 Route Overview

I-35 connects major economic centers across six states: Texas (504 mi), Oklahoma (236 mi), Kansas (236 mi), Missouri (114 mi), Iowa (219 mi), and Minnesota (259 mi).

According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions.

I-35 Key Facts

Total Length: 1,568 miles
Daily Truck Traffic at Laredo: 17,000+ vehicles
Major Metro Areas: 11 cities
Annual Trade Value: $200+ billion in NAFTA freight
Unique Feature: DFW Split (I-35E/I-35W) and Twin Cities Split (I-35E/I-35W)

Major Cities Along I-35

Laredo, TX

Border Gateway

World Trade Bridge — busiest commercial land port in the Western Hemisphere. Border crossing cameras monitor international truck traffic queues.

San Antonio, TX

Multi-Interstate Junction

I-35/I-10/I-37/US-281 interchange creates a complex urban corridor with multiple stack interchanges and heavy commercial traffic.

Austin, TX

Worst Bottleneck

Texas' most congested I-35 segment. The "upper deck" through downtown is consistently ranked among America's worst bottlenecks.

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

I-35 Split Zone

I-35 splits into I-35E (Dallas) and I-35W (Fort Worth), reuniting north of Denton. Check both routes for faster options.

Oklahoma City, OK

Triple Stack

I-35/I-44/I-40 stack interchange is a critical junction. I-44 merges with I-35 through downtown before splitting north.

Kansas City, MO/KS

Downtown Loop

I-35 meets I-70, I-435, and I-635 in one of America's most complex interchange systems spanning two states.

Des Moines, IA

Iowa Crossroads

I-35/I-80/I-235 interchange — the crossroads of Iowa. Heavy truck traffic from coast-to-coast I-80 converges here.

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Twin Cities Split

I-35 splits into I-35E (St. Paul) and I-35W (Minneapolis) through the metro — mirroring the DFW split in Texas.

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Texas Segment: 504 Miles

Laredo to Dallas-Fort Worth

The Texas segment begins at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, the largest commercial crossing on the US-Mexico border. From here, I-35 travels north through the South Texas plains before entering the state's major urban centers.

Laredo (Mile 0): Border crossing cameras monitor international truck traffic queues that can extend for miles during peak shipping periods
San Antonio (Mile 150): I-35/I-10/I-37/US-281 interchange — complex urban corridor with multiple stack interchanges
Austin (Mile 230): Texas' most congested I-35 segment. The "upper deck" through downtown is consistently ranked among America's worst bottlenecks
Waco (Mile 330): I-35/Loop 340 interchange marks the transition from Austin metro congestion
Dallas-Fort Worth (Mile 430-500): I-35 splits into I-35E (Dallas) and I-35W (Fort Worth), reuniting north of Denton

Austin Congestion Alert: I-35 through Austin experiences severe delays from 6:30-9:30 AM and 4:00-7:30 PM daily. The elevated section through downtown is a notorious chokepoint. Always check cameras before attempting this segment during rush hours.

Oklahoma Segment: 236 Miles

Texas Border to Kansas

I-35 enters Oklahoma near Gainesville, TX and passes through the state's two largest cities before reaching Kansas.

Norman (Mile 580): University of Oklahoma campus area — heavy traffic on game days
Oklahoma City (Mile 600): The I-35/I-44/I-40 stack interchange is a critical junction. I-44 merges with I-35 through downtown before splitting north
Edmond to Kansas (Mile 620-740): Relatively free-flowing rural interstate with scattered construction zones

Peak Times: Oklahoma City rush hours run 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:30-6:30 PM. The I-35/I-44 merge downtown causes predictable slowdowns.

Kansas Segment: 236 Miles

Oklahoma Border to Kansas City

The Kansas Turnpike runs concurrent with I-35 for much of this segment, providing a well-maintained but tolled route through the state.

Wichita (Mile 820): Kansas' largest city — I-35/I-135/US-54 interchange. Heavy truck traffic from regional distribution centers
Emporia (Mile 890): I-35/Kansas Turnpike junction — key routing decision point
Kansas City Metro (Mile 980): One of America's most complex interchange systems as I-35 meets I-70, I-435, and I-635

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Missouri and Kansas City: 114 Miles

Kansas City Metro

I-35 passes through the heart of Kansas City, spanning both Kansas and Missouri. The downtown loop interchange is notoriously confusing for unfamiliar drivers.

Downtown Loop: I-35 connects with I-70 in a complex interchange. Watch for sudden lane changes
Northland: I-35 continues north through residential areas before entering Iowa

Kansas City Navigation: The downtown interchange between I-35 and I-70 requires advance lane positioning. Camera monitoring is essential to verify traffic flow before entering this area during peak hours (7:00-9:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM).

Iowa Segment: 219 Miles

Missouri Border to Minnesota

I-35 provides the primary north-south route through Iowa, connecting the Des Moines metro with both Kansas City and Minneapolis.

Des Moines (Mile 1100): I-35/I-80/I-235 interchange — the crossroads of Iowa. Heavy truck traffic from coast-to-coast I-80
Ames (Mile 1130): Iowa State University — increased traffic during academic sessions
Clear Lake to Minnesota (Mile 1180-1220): Rural segment with winter weather concerns

Minnesota Segment: 259 Miles

Iowa Border to Duluth

The northern terminus of I-35 spans from the Iowa border through the Twin Cities metro before ending at Lake Superior in Duluth.

Albert Lea to Rochester (Mile 1230-1280): Connection to Mayo Clinic traffic in Rochester
Minneapolis-St. Paul (Mile 1350): I-35 splits into I-35E (St. Paul) and I-35W (Minneapolis) through the Twin Cities — similar to the DFW split in Texas
Twin Cities to Duluth (Mile 1400-1568): Final stretch through forests and lake country to the terminus at Duluth harbor

Twin Cities Peak Hours: 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:30 PM. The I-35W bridge (rebuilt 2008) and downtown Minneapolis remain congestion-prone areas.

NAFTA Trade Corridor

I-35 serves as the primary overland trade route between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Understanding the commercial nature of this corridor explains much of its traffic patterns.

I-35 Commerce Facts

Laredo Port: Handles more international trade than any other US land port — $200+ billion annually
Truck Percentage: 25-40% of I-35 traffic is commercial trucks, higher near border crossings
Distribution Hubs: San Antonio, Dallas, Kansas City, and Minneapolis all have major logistics centers along I-35
Just-in-Time Manufacturing: Automotive parts, electronics, and agricultural products flow continuously between Mexico and midwest factories

Peak Traffic Times by City

City	Morning Rush	Evening Rush
Austin	6:30-9:30 AM	4:00-7:30 PM
Dallas-Fort Worth	7:00-9:00 AM	4:00-7:00 PM
San Antonio	7:00-8:30 AM	4:30-6:30 PM
Oklahoma City	7:00-9:00 AM	4:30-6:30 PM
Kansas City	7:00-9:00 AM	4:00-7:00 PM
Minneapolis-St. Paul	7:00-9:00 AM	4:00-6:30 PM
Weekend Travel	Fri 2:00-7:00 PM outbound	Sun 4:00-9:00 PM return

Weekend Traffic Patterns: Friday afternoons (2:00-7:00 PM) see heavy outbound traffic from all major metros. Sunday evenings (4:00-9:00 PM) reverse this pattern. Holiday weekends amplify these effects significantly.

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I-35 Monitoring Tips

Check Austin cameras before attempting the downtown elevated section — delays can exceed 60 minutes
Compare both I-35E and I-35W through DFW to select the faster route
Monitor the Kansas City downtown loop interchange for incidents before entering
Verify I-35E vs I-35W conditions through Minneapolis-St. Paul
Check Minnesota and Iowa cameras for winter weather November through March
Pre-trip: scan cameras 30-45 minutes before departure, focusing on urban segments

How many states does I-35 pass through?

Interstate 35 passes through 6 states: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota — spanning 1,568 miles from the Mexican border to Lake Superior.

Where does I-35 split?

I-35 splits in two locations. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it divides into I-35E (through Dallas) and I-35W (through Fort Worth). Similarly in the Twin Cities, it splits into I-35E (St. Paul) and I-35W (Minneapolis).

What is the worst traffic on I-35?

Austin, Texas has the most congested I-35 segment. The elevated "upper deck" through downtown Austin is consistently ranked among America's worst bottlenecks, with severe delays from 6:30-9:30 AM and 4:00-7:30 PM daily.

How can I check I-35 traffic cameras?

Use TrafficVision.Live to search "I-35" and view live camera feeds from all 6 states. You can filter by city name, save favorites, and build custom routes along the interstate.

Why is I-35 so important for trade?

I-35 is the primary NAFTA trade corridor connecting Mexico, the US, and Canada. The Laredo, Texas border crossing alone handles over 17,000 trucks daily and $200+ billion in annual trade — making it the busiest land port in the Western Hemisphere.

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