Interstate 94 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 94
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Route information
Length	1,585.20 mi (2,551.13 km)
Existed	1956–present
Major junctions
West end	I-90 / US 87 / US 212 near Billings, MT
	I-29 / US 81 in Fargo, ND I-35W in Minneapolis, MN I-35E in St. Paul, MN I-90 / I-39 in Madison, WI and Portage, WI I-43 in Milwaukee, WI I-55 in Chicago, IL I-65 in Gary, IN I-80 / I-90 in Lake Station, IN I-69 in Marshall, MI I-75 in Detroit, MI
East end	Highway 402 at Canadian border on Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, MI
Location
States:	Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business

Interstate 94, often called I-94, is a very long road in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, which helps people travel across the country. I-94 starts in Billings, Montana, in the west. It then travels all the way east to Port Huron, Michigan. This is right at the border with Canada. The entire road is about 1,585 miles (2,551 km) long.

What is the Interstate Highway System?

The Interstate Highway System is a huge network of roads. These roads connect major cities across the United States. They are built for fast and safe travel. The system helps people get around easily. It also helps businesses move goods from one place to another.

Where Does I-94 Travel?

I-94 is a major east-west highway. It crosses seven different states. It begins in Montana, then goes through North Dakota. After that, it enters Minnesota, followed by Wisconsin. The highway then passes through a small part of Illinois and Indiana. Finally, it ends in Michigan.

Key Cities Along the Way

As I-94 travels across the country, it passes through many important cities. These cities are often busy places. They are also centers for business and culture.

• Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota: I-94 goes right through these two big cities. They are often called the "Twin Cities."
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: This large city in Wisconsin is another stop for I-94.
• Chicago, Illinois: I-94 passes near or through this very large city. Chicago is a major hub for travel and trade.
• Detroit, Michigan: The highway reaches Detroit, a famous city in Michigan.

Important Connections

I-94 connects with many other major highways. These connections make it easy to switch roads. This helps drivers reach even more places. For example, I-94 connects with:

• I-29 in Fargo, North Dakota.
• I-35 in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• I-90 and I-39 in Madison, Wisconsin.
• I-43 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• I-55 in Chicago, Illinois.
• I-80 and I-90 in Indiana.
• I-75 in Detroit, Michigan.

The End of the Road

I-94's journey ends in Port Huron, Michigan. Here, it reaches the Canada–United States border. The highway connects to Canada via the Blue Water Bridge. This bridge crosses the St. Clair River. On the Canadian side, I-94 connects to Ontario Highway 402. This allows for travel between the two countries.

Images for kids

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  Billings, the western start of I-94

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  Eastbound on I-94 in North Dakota

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  The Lowry Hill Tunnel in Minneapolis

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  I-894 west at the Zoo Interchange (I-94)

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  Steel Bridge on the Bishop Ford Freeway, Chicago

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  Borman Expressway (I-80/I-94) in Hammond, Indiana

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  I-94 ends at the Blue Water Bridge at the Canadian border in Port Huron.