U.S. Route 270 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Auxiliary route of US 70 | |
| Length | 643 mi (1,035 km) |
| Existed | 1930–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |   US-54 / US-83 in Liberal, KS |
| East end |   I-530 / US 65 at White Hall, AR |
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| States: | Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas |
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| United States Numbered Highways List • Bannered • Divided • Replaced |
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U.S. Route 270 (often called US 270) is a special highway that branches off from US 70. It stretches for about 643 miles (1,035 km). This road starts in Liberal, Kansas, where it meets US 54 and US 83. It ends in White Hall, Arkansas, connecting with Interstate 530 (I-530) and US 65.
US 270 travels through three states: Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Along its way, it passes through important cities like Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and McAlester, Oklahoma.
Exploring U.S. Route 270
US 270 is a long road that helps people travel across the central United States. It's known as a "spur" route because it's like a smaller road that connects to a main highway, in this case, US 70.
US 270 in Kansas
US 270 begins its journey in the southeastern part of Liberal, Kansas. Here, it meets US 83 and US 54. US 270 then follows US 83 heading south.
This highway only travels for about 3 miles (5 km) in Kansas. It quickly crosses the state line into Oklahoma. The only county in Kansas that US 270 goes through is Seward County.
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US 270 runs with many other highways in northwestern Oklahoma.
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U.S. Route 270 in Sheridan, Arkansas.
