Interstate 64 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 64
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Route information
Length	953.74 mi (1,534.90 km)
Existed	1961–present
Major junctions
West end	I-70 / US 40 / US 61 in Wentzville, MO
	I-55 / I-70 in St. Louis, MO I-57 in Mt. Vernon, IL I-65 / I-71 in Louisville, KY I-75 in Lexington, KY I‑77 in Charleston, WV I-81 in Lexington, VA I-95 in Richmond, VA
East end	I-264 / I-664 in Chesapeake, VA
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 64 (often called I-64) is a very important highway in the United States. It's part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a huge network of roads that connect cities all across the country. I-64 starts in Wentzville, Missouri and travels east all the way to Chesapeake, Virginia. This long road is about 954 miles (1,535 kilometers) long!

What is Interstate 64?

Interstate 64 is a major highway that helps people travel between many states. It goes through Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. Think of it as a super-road that makes long trips faster and easier.

Where Does I-64 Go?

I-64 connects many important cities and towns. It starts in Wentzville, Missouri, which is near St. Louis. From there, it crosses the Mississippi River into Illinois. It then goes through Indiana and Kentucky, passing through big cities like Louisville and Lexington.

After Kentucky, I-64 enters West Virginia, where it goes through the capital city, Charleston. Finally, it reaches Virginia, passing through Richmond before ending in Chesapeake, near the Atlantic Ocean.

Important Connections

Along its journey, I-64 meets up with many other major interstates. These meeting points are called "junctions." For example, in St. Louis, Missouri, I-64 connects with I-55 and I-70. In Kentucky, it crosses paths with I-65 and I-75. These connections help drivers switch between different highways to reach their destinations.

History of I-64

The construction of Interstate 64 began in 1961. It was built as part of the larger Interstate Highway System. This system was created to make travel across the United States faster and safer. It also helped with defense and trade. Over the years, parts of I-64 have been updated and improved to handle more traffic.

Images for kids

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  The Spoede Road overpass in Missouri above I-64, demolished in June 2008

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  I-64 crosses the Poplar Street Bridge from Missouri to Illinois.

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  I-64 crosses the Sherman Minton Bridge in New Albany, Indiana.

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  Streaking lights on I-64 as seen from the horse/bike bridge at Seneca Park in Louisville

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  Toll booths on the West Virginia Turnpike

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  Southern terminus of the I-81/I-64 overlap near Lexington

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  I-44/I-55/I-64/I-70 on one highway sign in downtown St. Louis

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal 64 (Illinois) para niños