Interstate 24 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 24
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Route information
Length	316.36 mi (509.13 km)
Major junctions
West end	I-57 in Goreville, IL
	I-65 in Nashville, TN I-40 in Nashville, TN I-59 in Wildwood, GA
East end	I-75 in East Ridge, TN
Location
States:	Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 24 (I-24) is a major highway in the United States. It's part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a big network of important roads that connect different states across the country. I-24 helps people travel a long distance, stretching for about 316 miles (509 kilometers). It begins in Goreville, Illinois, and goes southeast, ending in East Ridge, Tennessee.

What is an Interstate Highway?

The Interstate Highway System is a huge network of roads built to help people travel quickly and safely across the United States. These highways are designed for high speeds and usually have many lanes. They connect major cities and different states, making it easier to transport goods and for people to visit new places.

Where Does I-24 Go?

Interstate 24 crosses through four different states. It starts in the southern part of Illinois. From there, it crosses the Ohio River and enters Kentucky. It then continues into Tennessee, passing near big cities like Nashville and Chattanooga. Finally, a small part of I-24 goes into Georgia before it ends.

States I-24 Crosses

• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Georgia

Cool Facts About I-24

Interstate 24 has some interesting features along its path. For example, in Paducah, Kentucky, you can find a unique rest area called Whitehaven. It's special because it's a historic house that has been turned into a place where travelers can stop and rest. It's the only historic house used as a rest area in the entire United States!

When I-24 passes through Nashville, Tennessee, it joins up with other major interstates like I-65 and I-40 for a short distance. This means that for a few miles, you might be driving on I-24, I-65, and I-40 all at the same time!

The highway also crosses the Ohio River, which is a very large river in the United States. The bridge that carries I-24 over the Ohio River connects Illinois and Kentucky.

Images for kids

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  Whitehaven, the only historic house used as a rest area in the United States

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  I-24 eastbound in Nashville concurrent with I-65

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  Westbound I-24 at the US 72 interchange

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  1955 Bureau of Public Roads highway plan for Nashville, showing the highway that became I-24 terminating there

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  I-24 Bridge connecting Illinois with Kentucky across the Ohio River

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal 24 para niños