Interstate 57 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Maintained by MoDOT and IDOT | |||||||||
| Length | 386.12 mi (621.40 km) | ||||||||
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| South end |   I-55 / US 60 in Sikeston, MO |
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| North end |  I-94 in Chicago, IL |
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| States: | Missouri, Illinois | ||||||||
| Counties: | MO: Scott, Mississippi IL: Alexander, Pulaski, Union, Johnson, Williamson, Franklin, Jefferson, Marion, Fayette, Clay, Effingham, Shelby, Cumberland, Coles, Douglas, Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Will, Cook |
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| Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Missouri Highways SupplementalIllinois state highway system Illinois Tollway system
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IL 56
→Interstate 57 (I-57) is a major highway in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, which connects states across the country. I-57 starts in Miner, Missouri and travels north all the way to Chicago, Illinois.
This highway is about 386 miles (621 kilometers) long. It helps people travel between the Midwest and the Southern United States.
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What is Interstate 57?
Interstate 57 is a long road that helps cars and trucks move across two states. It is a very important route for travel and trade. The highway is maintained by the MoDOT in Missouri and the IDOT in Illinois. They make sure the road is safe and in good condition for everyone.
Where Does I-57 Go?
Interstate 57 begins in Sikeston, Missouri. It then crosses the border into Illinois. The highway goes through many different areas. These include farmlands, small towns, and big cities.
Cities and Connections
As I-57 travels north through Illinois, it connects with several other major highways. These connections help drivers reach many different places.
Some of the important cities and highway connections along I-57 include:
- Mount Vernon: Here, I-57 meets Interstate 64.
- Effingham: I-57 crosses Interstate 70 in this city.
- Champaign: In Champaign, I-57 connects with both Interstate 72 and Interstate 74.
- Country Club Hills: Near Chicago, I-57 meets Interstate 80.
- Blue Island: It also connects with Interstate 294 (a toll road) here.
The highway finally ends in Chicago, Illinois, where it meets Interstate 94. Chicago is a very large city, and I-57 helps connect it to the rest of the country.
States and Counties
Interstate 57 passes through two states:
- Missouri: It goes through Scott and Mississippi counties.
- Illinois: It travels through many counties in Illinois. These include Alexander, Pulaski, Union, Johnson, Williamson, Franklin, Jefferson, Marion, Fayette, Clay, Effingham, Shelby, Cumberland, Coles, Douglas, Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Will, and Cook counties.
Images for kids
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Cairo I-57 bridge between Missouri and Illinois
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The Dan Ryan Expressway West Leg (now more commonly referred to as I-57) at 99th Street in 1970
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Future I-57 in North Little Rock
See also
In Spanish: Interestatal 57 (Illinois) para niños
