Interstate 74 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 74
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Route information
Length	428.81 mi (690.10 km) As of October 31, 2002
Major junctions
West end	I-80 in Davenport, IA
	I-80 / I-280 in Colona, IL I-55 / US 51 in Bloomington, IL I-57 in Champaign, IL I-70 in Indianapolis, IN I-65 in Indianapolis, IN I-75 in Cincinnati, OH (unfinished segment) I-77 near Mount Airy, NC I-40 in Winston-Salem, NC I-73 in Randleman, NC I-95 / US 301 near Lumberton, NC
East end	Myrtle Beach, SC
Location
States:	Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 74 (often called I-74) is a major highway in the United States. It's part of the Interstate Highway System, a big network of roads that connect different states. The main part of I-74 stretches from Davenport, Iowa in the west all the way to Cincinnati, Ohio in the east.

This important road is planned to be even longer in the future. It will eventually reach Georgetown, South Carolina. Right now, there are also three separate parts of I-74 in North Carolina. These parts are not connected to each other or to the main section yet. However, the plan is for all these pieces to become one continuous road someday. As of 2018, the completed parts of Interstate 74 were about 428.81 miles (690.12 kilometers) long.

Interstate 74: A Major Highway

Interstate 74 is a key part of America's road system. It helps people travel across several states. This highway makes it easier for cars and trucks to move goods and people. It connects many important cities along its route.

Where Does I-74 Go?

The main section of Interstate 74 starts in Davenport, Iowa. From there, it heads east, crossing through several states.

States I-74 Crosses

I-74 travels through five different states:

• Iowa
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Ohio
• North Carolina

Major Cities Along the Route

As you travel along I-74, you'll pass by or near some big cities:

• In Illinois, it goes through Peoria and Champaign.
• In Indiana, it connects with Indianapolis.
• In Ohio, it reaches Cincinnati.

The Future of I-74

Interstate 74 is still growing! The plan is to extend the highway even further east.

Connecting the Pieces

The goal is to connect all the different parts of I-74. This includes the main section and the separate parts in North Carolina. When finished, it will be one long road reaching all the way to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This will make travel much easier for people in the eastern United States.

Important Connections

Along its path, I-74 connects with many other major interstates. These connections help drivers reach even more places. Some of these include:

• Interstate 80 in Iowa and Illinois
• Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 51 in Illinois
• Interstate 57 in Illinois
• Interstate 70 and Interstate 65 in Indiana
• Interstate 75 in Ohio
• Interstate 77, Interstate 40, Interstate 73, and Interstate 95 in North Carolina

Images for kids

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  The I-74 Bridge over the Mississippi River between Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois

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  Murray Baker Bridge over the Illinois River in Peoria, Illinois

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  I-73/I-74 end near Ellerbe, North Carolina