Interstate 44 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Length | 633.79 mi (1,019.99 km) |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |    US 277 / US 281 / US 287 in Wichita Falls, TX |
 I-40 in Oklahoma City, OK I-35 in Oklahoma City, OK US 71 near Joplin, MO I-55 in St. Louis, MO   I-64 / I-70 / US 40 in St. Louis, MO |
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| East end | I-55 / I-64 / I-70 / US 40 at the Illinois state line in St. Louis, MO |
| Highway system | |
| Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business |
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Interstate 44 (I-44) is a major highway in the United States. It stretches for about 634 miles (1,020 kilometers) across three states. This important road connects Wichita Falls, Texas in the southwest to St. Louis, Missouri in the northeast. I-44 is part of the Interstate Highway System, which helps people travel easily across the country.
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What is an Interstate Highway?
The Interstate Highway System is a huge network of roads in the United States. These highways are designed for fast and safe travel over long distances. They connect major cities and states, making it easier for people and goods to move around.
Interstate highways are known for their special features. They usually have multiple lanes in each direction and no traffic lights. This allows cars to keep moving without stopping. They also have special ramps for getting on and off the highway.
Where Does I-44 Go?
Interstate 44 begins in Wichita Falls, Texas. From there, it travels northeast, crossing through Oklahoma and into Missouri. The highway ends in St. Louis, Missouri, right at the border with Illinois.
This route is important for connecting cities in these three states. It helps people travel for vacations, work, or to visit family. Trucks also use I-44 to transport goods across the country.
Cities Along I-44
I-44 passes through several important cities. In Oklahoma, it goes through Oklahoma City. This is where I-44 meets other major interstates like I-40 and I-35.
As I-44 continues into Missouri, it passes near Joplin, Missouri. Finally, it reaches St. Louis, Missouri. In St. Louis, I-44 connects with several other interstates, including I-55, I-64, and I-70. This makes St. Louis a big hub for highway travel.
Images for kids
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I-44 in Oklahoma City
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I-44 approached by US 71 just south of Joplin, Missouri. This photo was taken before US 71 was upgraded to I-49.
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A nonstandard depiction of I-44/I-55/I-64/I-70 in downtown St. Louis
See also
In Spanish: Interestatal 44 para niños
