U.S. Route 24 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Length | 1,540 mi (2,478 km) |
| Existed | 1926–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |   I-70 / US 6 at Minturn, CO |
   I-25 / US 85 / US 87 at Colorado Springs, CO
 I-94 near Taylor, MI |
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| North end |  I-75 near Clarkston, MI |
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| States: | Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan |
| Highway system | |
| United States Numbered Highways List • Bannered • Divided • Replaced |
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U.S. Route 24 (often called US 24) is a very important road in the United States. It's part of a big network of roads called United States Numbered Highways. These roads help people travel all across the country.
US 24 was one of the first highways created back in 1926. It has changed a bit over time, but it still helps many people get where they need to go.
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What is U.S. Route 24?
US 24 is a long highway that crosses several states. It helps connect different parts of the country. Think of it like a main street that stretches for a very long distance!
This highway is about 1,540 miles long. That's a super long drive! It starts in the west and goes all the way to the east.
Where Does US 24 Start and End?
Today, US 24 begins in Minturn, Colorado. This is in the western part of the United States. It connects with another big road there, I-70.
The highway then travels east across many states. Its journey ends in Independence Township, Michigan. Here, it meets I-75.
How Does US 24 Change Direction?
For most of its path, US 24 travels from west to east. But there's a special spot in Toledo, Ohio. In Toledo, the highway changes direction. It goes from running north–south to running east–west. This can be a bit tricky for drivers!
States US 24 Travels Through
US 24 crosses through seven different states. Imagine all the different landscapes you would see! These states are:
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US 24 offers amazing views, like this one looking out on Cascade, Colorado, near the Pikes Peak Highway.
