Road Information

Interstate 72 in Missouri    
Total Mileage in State: 2 miles
Western End: At US 61/US 36, in Hannibal
Eastern End: At Illinois state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 2 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Marion
Major Junctions in Photos: US 61, in Hannibal
Control Cities in Photos: Hannibal

Eastbound

   

Interstate 72 East begins 1/2 mile ahead at the junction of US 61 in Hannibal. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

A Missouri Welcome Center exists off the next exit (US 61). (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Interstate 72 East at Exit: US 61 / US 36 Business - Palmyra / New London (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Interstate 72 East approaching Exit 157 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Interstate 72 East / US 36 East reassurance markers approaching Exit 157. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

The speed limits on Interstate 72 in Missouri are 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum, passing through the Hannibal area. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Take Exit 157 to Mark Twain Historic District. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Interstate 72 East at Exit 157: MO 79 - Louisiana / Downtown Hannibal (Photo taken 5/16/18).

View on Interstate 72 East as it starts down a grade toward the Mississippi River. The top of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge can be seen. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

View on Interstate 72 East. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Nearing the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River, the speed limit increases to 70 mph. The minimum speed limit is 45 mph. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Another set of Interstate 72 East / US 36 East reassurance shields approaching the river. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

Interstate 72 East as it prepares to cross the Mississippi River into Illinois via the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

View on the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 5/16/18).

One final view of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge as Interstate 72 East crosses the Mississippi River into Illinois. (Photo taken 5/16/18).