Des Moines live webcam – I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy) traffic
Working, checked 42 min ago Still image · every 5 min Traffic and highway · Official source · What camera types mean

What the Des Moines live webcam shows
The Des Moines live webcam looks at traffic on I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy) in Des Moines. Iowa Department of Transportation operates it, an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 5 minutes straight from Iowa Department of Transportation. Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- DMTV010:dmtv010hd
- Operator
- Iowa Department of Transportation
- Image updates
- Every 5 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)
- Data source
- Iowa DOT traffic and road-weather cameras
- Last checked
- 03:45 UTC (42 min ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Where this Des Moines live webcam is
Weather now in Des Moines: 60 °F (16 °C), mostly clear, wind 4 mph (7 km/h) from the west. Forecast for 11 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Des Moines is a city in United States with about 214,000 people. The camera is about 1.8 mi from the center. Des Moines keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Des Moines is the capital and largest city of Iowa, built where the Raccoon River flows into the Des Moines River in the middle of the state. The 2020 census counted about 214,000 residents in the city and roughly three quarters of a million across the metro area. It began as Fort Des Moines in 1843 and became the state capital in 1857. Coal mining once drove the economy; today…
On the map
Live cameras near Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 6.9 (Cottage Grove Ave), Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 7.8 (Keo Way), Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 6.7 (28th St), Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 7.7 (E of Keo Way), Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 8.3 (7th Ave), Des Moines
Not checked yetStill imageI-235 at MM 8.4 (5th Ave), Des MoinesThe nearest other cameras are I-235 at MM 6.9 (Cottage Grove Ave), Des Moines (0.2 mi), I-235 at MM 7.8 (Keo Way), Des Moines (0.4 mi) and I-235 at MM 6.7 (28th St), Des Moines (0.6 mi).
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Questions about I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy), Des Moines
Is I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy), Des Moines working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 8, 03:45 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 5 minutes straight from Iowa Department of Transportation.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 5 minutes, on Iowa Department of Transportation's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who operates the I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy), Des Moines camera?
Iowa Department of Transportation runs this camera. It is an official source. Its images are shared under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Iowa DOT Watch at the source
Where is the I-235 at MM 7.4 (MLK Pkwy), Des Moines camera?
It is about 1.8 mi from the center of Des Moines, United States. It watches I-235. Coordinates: 41.596, -93.644. All cameras in Des Moines
What is the local time at Des Moines?
Des Moines is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:46 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 195 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Does this camera record speeding or issue tickets?
No. It is a traffic-monitoring camera that the Iowa Department of Transportation uses to watch traffic, weather and road conditions; LiveLocation does not show enforcement cameras. To report a problem on the road, contact the Iowa Department of Transportation; if the camera itself is broken here, tell us. Road agency website Report this camera