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| Total Mileage in State: | 182 miles | |
| Eastern End: | At County Fair Dr, in Champaign | |
| Western End: | At Missouri state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 97 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Pike, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-172, near Fall Creek I-55, in Springfield |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Barry, Jacksonville, Springfield | |
Eastbound
- Section 1: Missouri Border to Jacksonville (Exit 60B)
- Section 2: Jacksonville (Exit 60B) to Springfield (Exit 97A)
Section 1: Missouri Border to Jacksonville (Exit 60B)
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Interstate 72 East as it enters Illinois from Missouri by crossing the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 72 East start out at 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Illinois. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Illinois welcome sign on Interstate 72 East. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 1: IL 106 - Hull (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 2. It's 17 miles to Quincy, 33 miles to Pittsfield, and 96 miles to Springfield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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As this sign reads, Interstate 72 East enters Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area at this point. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East approaching Exit 4 - 1 mile on on the left. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 4: Interstate 172 North - Quincy (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 5 on Interstate 72 East in Pike County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 8. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 10: IL 96 / IL 106 - Hull / Payson (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 72 East. It's 9 miles to Barry, 51 miles to Jacksonville, and 86 miles to Springfield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 13 on Interstate 72 East in Pike County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 20 to PASA Park. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 20: To IL 106 - Barry (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 23 on Interstate 72 East in Pike County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 24. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East in Pike County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 31 to a Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 31: New Salem / Pittsfield (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 72 East. It's 6 miles to Griggsville, 32 miles to Jacksonville, and 67 miles to Springfield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 35 to JWCC Southeast Education Center. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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A Tourist Info Center also exits off Exit 35. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 35: US 54 / IL 107 - Griggsville / Pittsfield (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 37 on Interstate 72 East in Pike County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 41. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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At this point, Interstate 72 East begins to cross the Illinois River. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East as it crosses the Illinois River. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Upon crossing the Illinois River, Interstate 72 East enters Scott County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 46: IL 100 - Bluffs (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 48. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 50 on Interstate 72 East in Scott County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 52: To IL 106 - Winchester (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 53. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 56. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East as it enters Morgan County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Jacksonville. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 60B to Beardstown. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 60A: US 67 South - Alton (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 60B: US 67 North / Interstate 72 Business Loop - Jacksonville / Beardstown (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
Section 2: Jacksonville (Exit 60B) to Springfield (Exit 97A)
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 62. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 64 to Illinois College, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 64: IL 267 - Jacksonville / Greenfield (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 66. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 68: Interstate 72 Business Loop / IL 104 - Jacksonville (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 71 on Interstate 72 East in Morgan County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 74. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 76 to Jim Edgar-Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife Area. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 76: Ashland / Alexander (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 77. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East as it enters Sangamon County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 80. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 82 to the Sangamon County Fairgrounds. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Also take Exit 82 to Pleasant Plains and Loami. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 82: New Berlin (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 83. It's 8 miles to the junction of Wabash Ave, 15 miles to the junction of 6th Street, and 55 miles to Decatur. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Mile marker 85 on Interstate 72 East in Sangamon County. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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View on Interstate 72 East at mile marker 87. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at mile marker 89. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take any of the next 6 exits to Springfield. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 91 to Curran. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 91: Loami / Wabash Ave (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 93 to the Illinois World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans Memorials as well as the State Fairgrounds. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Also take Exit 93 to Robert Morris University. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 93 to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport as well. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 93: IL 4 - Veterans Pkwy / Chatham (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 96 to Knights Action Park. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 96: MacArthur Blvd (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East approaching the junction of Interstate 55 - 1 1/2 miles. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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As Interstate 72 East enters the Springfield area and approaches the junction of Interstate 55, the maximum speed limit decreases to 65 mph. The minimum remains 45 mph. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Take Exit 97B to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, as well as all Other Historical Sites. (Photo taken 5/16/18). |
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Interstate 72 East at Exit 97A: Interstate 55 South - St. Louis (Photo taken 5/16/18). |