Missouri Traffic Cameras State Guide
Access 920+ live traffic cameras throughout Missouri. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield. From the urban hubs to the rural stretches of the Show-Me State, monitor conditions and road-level views on I-70, I-44, I-35, and all major highways.
VIEW MISSOURI CAMERAS →Missouri traffic is primarily concentrated between two major metropolitan powerhouses—Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. According to MoDOT, the agency is responsible for maintaining 5,555 miles of major highways and 18,114 miles of minor highways, forming the critical backbone of the Midwest logistics network. In 2024, preliminary data indicated 954 traffic fatalities occurred on Missouri roadways, a 4% decrease from the previous year, reflecting the importance of continued infrastructure monitoring. In addition to highway monitoring, users can access live street feeds and intersection cameras along major surface arterials like Grand Boulevard in St. Louis and Main Street in Kansas City to check for localized gridlock. These road-level views are essential for navigating around surface street construction and stadium events during winter ice storms or holiday surges.
Major Missouri Corridors
Missouri's highway network is the backbone of the Midwest, handling massive volumes of both local commuters and cross-country logistics. Missouri commuters benefit from an average travel time of 23.5 minutes—one of the more efficient commutes in the nation—though urban hubs experience significant daily surges.
I-70: East-West Artery
Spanning 390 miles across the state, connecting Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis.
I-44: Southwest Diagonal
The primary route for Ozarks tourism, connecting St. Louis to Springfield and Joplin.
I-35: KC North-South
A critical commuter route for the Kansas City metro, stretching from Iowa to Kansas.
I-64: St. Louis Connector
A vital east-west route through the heart of St. Louis, linking to the Illinois suburbs.
I-70: The Main Line
I-70 is the most critical road in Missouri. It is a transcontinental route with high freight volume. In the St. Louis area, it becomes a major commuter path, while in central Missouri, it passes through Columbia (home to the University of Missouri).
I-44: The Ozark Expressway
Diagonalizing the state from St. Louis to the southwest corner, I-44 is the gateway to the Ozarks and Branson tourism. It experiences moderate congestion in St. Louis and Springfield but can be heavy during holiday weekends.
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BUILD CUSTOM ROUTE →Major Missouri Metro Areas
Kansas City (The West Hub)
With a metro population of over 2.2 million, Kansas City sits at the junction of I-70, I-35, and I-29. The I-435 Loop is one of the longest beltways in the country and is a primary source of rush-hour delays.
- Rush Hour: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
- Hotspots: I-35 through the downtown loop and the I-435/I-70 interchange.
St. Louis (The East Hub)
St. Louis is a major intersection for I-70, I-64, I-55, and I-44. The downtown area near the Gateway Arch is a known bottleneck, particularly where multiple interstates converge to cross the Poplar Street Bridge into Illinois.
- Rush Hour: 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
- Hotspots: The I-270/I-64 interchange and the "Musial" bridge approach.
Springfield & Columbia
- Springfield: The third-largest city in MO, traffic is generally light but can thicken around the I-44/US-65 interchange.
- Columbia: Traffic follows university patterns. Gamedays in Columbia can see I-70 crawl for miles.
Gameday Traffic
Missouri is a major sports state. Cardinals (St. Louis), Royals (KC), and Chiefs (KC) games can cause significant gridlock in their respective metros. Always check the gameday schedule before heading into the city.
Missouri Traffic Challenges
Watch for these Missouri-specific hazards:
- Two-City Congestion: Missouri has two distinct metro rush hours that operate on slightly different schedules.
- Winter Weather: Missouri is prone to "ice storms" which are often more dangerous than snow. Black ice on I-70 is a frequent winter hazard.
- River Bridges: Bridges over the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are limited. An accident on a bridge can back up traffic for hours.
- Freight Volume: I-70 has some of the highest truck-to-car ratios in the country.
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Winter (December - February)
Missouri sits in a transition zone for weather. It often gets hit with "wintry mix" rather than pure snow. This leads to extremely slick conditions.
- Action: Check cameras along the I-70 corridor before traveling between KC and St. Louis in winter.
Spring & Summer
- Tornado Alley: Missouri is in a high-risk zone. Heavy thunderstorms and flash flooding can impact visibility and road safety.
- Construction: Missouri DOT (MoDOT) performs most major maintenance from April to October.
Travel Strategy for Missouri
Avoid Metro Peaks
Plan your cross-state trips to avoid being in St. Louis or Kansas City during the 7-9 AM or 4-6 PM windows.
Check the Bridges
If you are crossing into Illinois or Kansas, check the bridge cameras specifically to ensure the "bottleneck" is moving.
Monitor Weather Alerts
If there is a winter storm warning, use live cameras to see if the road surface is actually clear or starting to glaze over.
Use the Route Builder
For long trips across the state, use the route builder to see a sequence of cameras along your entire path.
Camera Coverage: 920+ Live Feeds
TrafficVision.Live aggregates 920+ Missouri traffic cameras from MoDOT, 511, and local transportation systems:
I-70 Corridor
310+ cameras
Complete coverage from Kansas City, through Columbia, to St. Louis.
Kansas City Metro
240+ cameras
Monitoring the I-435 loop, I-35, and downtown interchanges.
St. Louis Metro
220+ cameras
Comprehensive views of I-270, I-64, and Mississippi River bridges.
I-44 Southwest
100+ cameras
Covering Springfield, Rolla, and Joplin routes.
Northern Routes
50+ cameras
I-29 and I-35 monitoring for St. Joseph and Liberty.
Who provides Missouri traffic camera feeds?
Most Missouri camera feeds are provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) through their Gateway Guide (St. Louis) and KC Scout (Kansas City) programs.
Where can I find Missouri street feeds?
You can access live Missouri street feeds and road-level views through our interactive map. We aggregate feeds from MoDOT and local authorities to cover major intersections in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield.
Are Missouri traffic cameras live?
Yes, most MoDOT cameras provide near-real-time snapshots or live video streams that refresh every few seconds.
How can I check traffic on I-70 in Missouri?
You can use our Missouri state guide or specific highway filters to see cameras along the entire 390-mile stretch of I-70.
Does MoDOT record camera footage?
Generally, MoDOT cameras are used for real-time monitoring and are not archived for public records requests.
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