Road Information

Interstate 280 in Illinois    
Total Mileage in State: 17 miles
Western End: At Iowa state line
Southern End: At I-80/I-74, near Colona
Mileage covered in Photos: 17 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Henry, Rock Island
Major Junctions in Photos: I-74/US 6, in Rock Island
Control Cities in Photos: Moline, Rock Island

Westbound

   

Interstate 280 West begins here at an interchange with Interstate 80 and Interstate 74 to the southeast of Moline. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West reassurance shields. I-280 and I-74 run concurrently for roughly 8 miles. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West at mile marker 9. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Weigh Station on Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West at the border of Rock Island County. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West entering Rock Island County. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Follow US 6 to US 150. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West approaching Exits 5A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 5A to Augustana College, Black Hawk College, and Western Illinois University. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 5B to Niabi Zoo. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West / Interstate 74 West at Exit 5A: Interstate 74 West / US 6 West - Moline (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at Exit 5B: US 6 East - Quad City Airport (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Speed limit signs on Interstate 280 West. The speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Illinois is 70 mph with a minimum speed limit of 45 mph. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 15 to Quad City Airport. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 15 to Black Hawk State Historic Site as well. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at Exit 15: Airport Rd / Milan / To US 67 (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at mile marker 15. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Another Interstate 280 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

The speed limit remains 70 mph with a minimum speed limit of 45 mph. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 11B to Rock Island Arsenal and Riverfront. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 11B to Great River Road North and Exit 11A to Great River Road South. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 11A to the Riverboat Casino. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Take Exit 11B to Quad City Botanical Center and QCCA Expo Center. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at Exit 11B: IL 92 East - Rock Island (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West at Exit 11A: IL 92 West - Andalusia (Photo taken 5/29/16).

The speed limit decreases to 65 mph approaching the Mississippi River and the Iowa border. This overhead mileage sign lists the distances to the upcoming exits to Davenport on the west side of the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 5/29/16).

Interstate 280 West as it crosses the Mississippi River into Iowa. (Photo taken 5/29/16).