Interstate 70 Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 70
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Route information
Length	2,151.43 mi (3,462.39 km)
Existed	1956–present
History	Completed in 1992
Major junctions
West end	I-15 near Cove Fort, UT
	I-76 in Arvada, CO I-25 in Denver, CO I-29 / I-35 in Kansas City, MO I-44 in St. Louis, MO I-55 / I-64 in East St. Louis, IL I-65 in Indianapolis, IN I-75 in Vandalia, OH I-71 in Columbus, OH I-81 in Hagerstown, MD I-695 near Baltimore, MD
East end	Park and Ride in Baltimore, MD
Location
States:	Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland

Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 70 (I-70) is a very important highway in the United States. It's part of the Interstate Highway System, which helps people travel across the country. I-70 starts in Cove Fort, Utah in the west. It then stretches all the way east to Baltimore, Maryland. This long road is about 2,153 miles (3,465 kilometers) long. It crosses through 10 different states! Along its path, I-70 connects many big cities. These include Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Columbus.

Exploring Interstate 70: A Cross-Country Journey
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Exploring Interstate 70: A Cross-Country Journey

Interstate 70 is one of the first interstates ever planned. It was established in 1956. The highway was fully completed in 1992. It helps millions of people and goods move across the country every year.

Where Does I-70 Go?

Interstate 70 is a true transcontinental highway. It connects the western part of the U.S. with the east.

States Along the Route

I-70 travels through 10 different states. Starting from the west, these states are:

Major Cities Connected by I-70

This highway passes through or near several major cities. These cities are important centers for business and culture. Some of the biggest cities include:

Key Connections and Junctions

Interstate 70 connects with many other important highways. These connections are called junctions. They allow drivers to switch from one major road to another.

Connecting with Other Interstates

I-70 meets up with many other Interstate highways. Some of these include:

I-25 in Denver, Colorado.
I-29 and I-35 in Kansas City, Missouri.
I-44 in St. Louis, Missouri.
I-55 and I-64 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
I-65 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
I-71 and I-75 in Ohio.
I-81 in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Interesting Features of I-70

Along its long path, I-70 goes through many different landscapes. It also features some cool engineering projects.

Crossing Rivers and Mountains

In some places, I-70 crosses big rivers. For example, it crosses the Kansas River in Kansas City. It also crosses the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. This crossing uses the Fort Henry Bridge. In Pennsylvania, I-70 goes through the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel. This tunnel helps the highway pass through the mountains.

Western and Eastern Ends

The very beginning of I-70 is called its western terminus. This is near Cove Fort, Utah. The very end of I-70 is called its eastern terminus. This is in Baltimore, Maryland. It ends at a special "park and ride" facility.

Images for kids

I-70 passes through Spotted Wolf Canyon at the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell.
I-70 crossing on the Lewis & Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River from Kansas to Missouri in Kansas City.
I-70 in Saline County.
I-70 near its junction with I-65, east of downtown Indianapolis.
I-70 and I-71 intersection in Columbus.
Crossing the Ohio River (Fort Henry Bridge) at Wheeling.
I-70/I-76 at the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel.
Westbound I-70 in Hancock.
The western terminus in Utah.
Eastern terminus of I-70 at a park and ride facility in Maryland near MD 122.
Mileage sign on I-70 west of I-695, Woodlawn, Maryland.