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Encyclopedia > Interstate 72

Interstate 72 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Its western terminus is in Hannibal, Missouri at an intersection with U.S. Highway 61; its eastern terminus is at Interstate 57 in Champaign, Illinois. Image File history File links Route marker sign: Interstate 72 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A typical rural stretch of Interstate Highway, with two lanes in each direction separated by a large grassy median, and with cross-traffic limited to overpasses and underpasses. ... Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... The Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge, Dubuque, Iowa. ... Interstate 57 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States. ... A view of Champaign from above ( see wider view). ...

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Length

Miles km state
4 6 Missouri
182 295 Illinois
186 301 Total

Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state in the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... State nickname: Land of Lincoln, The Prairie State Other U.S. States Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Governor Rod Blagojevich Official languages English Area 149,998 km² (25th)  - Land 143,968 km²  - Water 6,030 km² (4. ...

Major Cities Along the Route

Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... City nickname: Location in the state of Illinois Founded 1819 County Sangamon County Mayor Timothy Davlin Area  - Total  - Water 156. ... Decatur is a city located in Macon County, Illinois. ... A view of Champaign from above ( see wider view). ...

Intersections with other Interstates

Interstate 55 is an interstate highway in the central United States. ... City nickname: Location in the state of Illinois Founded 1819 County Sangamon County Mayor Timothy Davlin Area  - Total  - Water 156. ... Interstate 57 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States. ... A view of Champaign from above ( see wider view). ...

Notable Bridges Along the Route

Valley City is a village located in Pike County, Illinois. ... This article is about the river in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was a famous and popular American humorist, writer and lecturer. ... Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... Length 6,270 km Elevation of the source 450 m Average discharge Saint Louis¹: 5,500 m³/s Vicksburg²: 16,800 m³/s Baton Rouge³: 12,800 m³/s Area watershed 2,980,000 km² Origin Lake Itasca Mouth Gulf of Mexico Basin countries United States (98. ...

Spur Routes

Quincy, known as the Gem City, is a city located in Adams County, Illinois. ... Interstate 172 is a spur route off of Interstate 72 that runs from Hannibal, Missouri to Urbana, Illinois. ...

Notes

  • Many highway mavens want to extend I-72 westward across Missouri and Kansas into Colorado. This would create an alternate route to Interstates 70 and 80. In addition, it would relieve traffic congestion on I-70 between Denver and St. Louis, as well as on I-80 between Omaha and Chicago.

Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state in the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... City nickname: City of Fountains, Heart of the Nation Location in the state of Missouri Country State County United States Missouri Clay/Jackson/Platte Mayor Kay Barnes Area   â€“Land   â€“Water 318 sq. ... Chicago, colloquially known as the Second City and the Windy City, is the third-largest city in population in the United States and the largest inland city in the country. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... This article is about the state capital of Iowa. ... The I-74 Bridge is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ... Length 6,270 km Elevation of the source 450 m Average discharge Saint Louis¹: 5,500 m³/s Vicksburg²: 16,800 m³/s Baton Rouge³: 12,800 m³/s Area watershed 2,980,000 km² Origin Lake Itasca Mouth Gulf of Mexico Basin countries United States (98. ... Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... Cameron is a city located in Clinton and DeKalb County, Missouri. ... Interstate 35 is an interstate highway in the central United States. ... Macon County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Monroe County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Shelby County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Ralls County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Ralls County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... United States Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... Ralls County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... United States Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state in the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... United States Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... The Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge, Dubuque, Iowa. ... United States Highway 24, a dual north-south/east-west route, is one of the original United States highways of 1926. ... Shelbina is a city located in Shelby County, Missouri. ... Macon is a city located in Macon County, Missouri. ... United States Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... New Cambria is a city located in Macon County, Missouri. ... Linn County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... United States Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... Saint Joseph (also known as St. ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state in the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... State nickname: The Sunflower State Other U.S. States Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D) Official languages None Area 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² (15th)  - Land 81,815 mi²; 211,900 km²  - Water 462 mi²; 1,196 km² (0. ... Colorado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... I-70 looking westbound near Mile 326, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Interstate 70 is a long interstate highway in the United States. ... Interstate 80 as seen from an overpass in Davis, California Interstate 80 is the second-longest interstate highway in the United States. ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... Omaha is the name of some places in the United States: *Omaha, Nebraska (the most familiar one) Omaha, Georgia Omaha, Illinois Omaha, Texas It is also the name of a Native American tribe, after which the city in Nebraska is named; see Omaha (tribe). ... Chicago, colloquially known as the Second City and the Windy City, is the third-largest city in population in the United States and the largest inland city in the country. ... State nickname: The Hoosier State Other U.S. States Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Governor Mitch Daniels (R) Official languages English Area 94,321 km² (38th)  - Land 92,897 km²  - Water 1,424 km² (1. ... Interstate 74 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States. ... Skyline of downtown Columbus, Ohio, viewed across the Scioto River. ... Nickname: The Steel City Location in Pennsylvania Founded  -Incorporated 1758   County Allegheny County Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... Note: as an adjective (stressed on the second syllable instead of the first), august means honorable. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Caltrans logo The soaring ramps in the stack interchanges favored by Caltrans often provide stunning views. ... Another Interstate 580 exists in Reno, Nevada, but is signed only as US 395. ... This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. ... MAJOR JUNCTIONS JUNCTION POSTMILE {{{junction}}} Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS {{{browse}}} Interstate 5, or I-5, is an interstate highway along the west coast of the United States. ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Reference

  • 2005 Rand McNally "The Road Atlas 2005" - newest feature- interstate mileage by state
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Primary Interstate Highways
Interstate Highway marker
4 5 8 10 12 15 16 17
19 20 22 24 25 26 27 29
30 35 37 39 40 43 44 45
49 55 57 59 64 65 66 68
69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 (W)
76 (E) 77 78 79 80 81 82 83
84 (W) 84 (E) 85 86 (W) 86 (E) 87 88 (W) 88 (E)
89 90 91 93 94 95 96 97
99 238 H-1 H-2 H-3
Unsigned Interstate Highways
A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 PRI-1 PRI-2 PRI-3
Lists
Two-digit Interstates - Three-digit Interstates
Gaps in Interstates - Intrastate Interstates
Interstate standards - Proposed Interstates

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Interstate 72 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (524 words)
Interstate 72 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States.
Its western terminus is in Hannibal, Missouri at an intersection with U.S. Highway 61; its eastern terminus is at Interstate 57 in Champaign, Illinois.
The concept of I-72 across Missouri was to create the Kansas City - Chicago Expressway, a rural 4-lane route between Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois.
Interstate 72 - encyclopedia article about Interstate 72. (2250 words)
Interstate 72 is an interstate highway Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System, is a network of highways in the United States.
Interstate 55 Interstate 55 is an interstate highway in the central United States.
Interstate 57 Interstate 57 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States.
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