Interstate 20 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 20
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Route information
Length	1,539.38 mi (2,477.39 km)
Existed	1957–present
Major junctions
West end	I-10 at Scroggins Draw, TX
	I-30 in Aledo, TX I-35W in Fort Worth, TX I-35E in Dallas, TX I-45 in Dallas, TX I-49 in Shreveport, LA I-55 in Jackson, MS I-59 from Meridian, MS to Birmingham, AL I-65 in Birmingham, AL I-75 / I-85 in Atlanta, GA I-26 / I-77 near Columbia, SC
East end	I-95 / I-20 BS near Florence, SC
Location
States:	Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 20 (I-20) is a very long highway in the United States. It's part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a huge network of roads connecting different states. I-20 stretches for about 1,539 miles (2,477 kilometers).

It starts in Kent, Texas in the west. From there, it travels east all the way to Florence, South Carolina. This highway helps people travel across six different states!

Where Does I-20 Go?

Interstate 20 crosses six states as it goes from west to east. These states are:

• Texas
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Alabama
• Georgia
• South Carolina

Major Cities Along the Way

I-20 connects many important cities. As you travel along the highway, you'll pass through or near:

• Fort Worth, Texas
• Dallas, Texas
• Shreveport, Louisiana
• Jackson, Mississippi
• Meridian, Mississippi
• Birmingham, Alabama
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Columbia, South Carolina
• Florence, South Carolina

Connecting with Other Interstates

I-20 connects with many other major Interstate highways. This helps drivers get to even more places. Some of the big connections include:

• I-10 in Texas, at its western end.
• I-30, I-35W, I-35E, and I-45 in Texas.
• I-49 in Louisiana.
• I-55 in Mississippi.
• I-59 and I-65 in Alabama.
• I-75 and I-85 in Georgia.
• I-26 and I-77 in South Carolina.
• I-95 in South Carolina, at its eastern end.

History of I-20

The Interstate Highway System was created to make travel easier and faster across the country. Interstate 20 was officially established in 1957. Since then, it has become a vital route for both people traveling and goods being transported.

Images for kids

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  I-20 in southern Fort Worth

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  A photo of the state welcome sign westbound.

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  I-20 (cosigned with I-59) approaching I-65 in downtown Birmingham. This is sometimes referred to as Malfunction Junction.

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  I-20 eastbound at I-520 interchange, in Augusta, GA

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  Approaching the eastern terminus of I-20 on I-95, Florence, SC

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal 20 para niños