U.S. Route 77 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Length | 1,305 mi (2,100 km) |
| Existed | 1926–present |
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| South end |   Fed. 101 / Fed. 180 at Mexican Border in Brownsville, TX |
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| North end |  I-29 at Sioux City, Iowa |
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| States: | Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa |
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| United States Numbered Highways List • Bannered • Divided • Replaced |
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U.S. Route 77 (often called US 77) is a very long road that runs from south to north in the central United States. It stretches for about 1305 miles (that's over 2100 kilometers!).
This important highway starts in Brownsville, Texas, right at the border with Mexico. It ends far to the north in Sioux City, Iowa, where it meets Interstate 29. US 77 helps connect many cities and towns across five different states.
Even though it's a major highway, US 77 doesn't have signs in and around Dallas, Texas. It also has parts that are like big, fast freeways, especially in Oklahoma City. One of these freeway parts is called the Broadway Extension. It helps people travel between the city of Oklahoma City and the nearby town of Edmond.
Exploring US 77: A Journey Through States
US 77 travels through five states: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Each state has its own unique parts of the highway.
Kansas: The Sunflower State Stretch
US 77 covers about 234 miles (377 kilometers) in Kansas. This part of the highway has special names.
- Blue Star Memorial Highway: A section of US 77 in Kansas is called the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This name honors the U.S. armed forces.
- Robert B. Docking Memorial Highway: When you drive through Cowley County, US 77 is known as the Robert B. Docking Memorial Highway.
- Walnut Valley Greenway: Near Arkansas City, the road is called the Walnut Valley Greenway.
Some parts of US 77 in Kansas are also part of the National Highway System. This system includes roads that are very important for travel and trade across the country.
