Road Information

Interstate 470 in Missouri    
Total Mileage in State: 17 miles
Northern/Eastern End: At I-70/MO 291, in Independence
Western/Southern End: At I-435/I-49/US 50/US 71, in Kansas City
Mileage covered in Photos: 17 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Jackson
Major Junctions in Photos: I-49 South/US 71 South, in Kansas City
US 50, in Lee's Summit
US 40, in Independence
I-70, in Independence
Control Cities in Photos: Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Independence

Eastbound/Northbound

   

Interstate 470 East at mile marker 0.2, just after it begins at a major interchange with Interstate 435 in the southeastern corner of the Kansas City city limits. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 1: Interstate 49 South / US 71 South - Joplin / Red Bridge Rd / Longview Rd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

View of the ramp for Exit 1. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

The speed limits on Interstate 470 East start out at 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 2: Blue Ridge Blvd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

State-named Interstate 470 East reassurance shield alongside a US 50 East reassurance marker. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Mileage sign listing the distances to the four upcoming exits on Interstate 470 East. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Take Exit 4 to Longview Lake. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 4: Raytown Rd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Take Exit 5 to Longview College. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Take any of the next 5 exits to Lee's Summit. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 5: View High Drive (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East approaching Exit 7A - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 7A: US 50 East - Sedalia / Pryor Rd / Blue Pkwy (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at mile marker 7. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 7B: MO 350 West - Raytown (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at mile marker 8.4. The speed limits remain 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Take Exit 9 to MO 291 South. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 East at Exit 9: Douglas St / Colbern Rd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

At mile marker 9.8, Interstate 470 East begins its curve to the north. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

At mile marker 10.2, as Interstate 470 curves to the north, the directional signage on this milepost reflects the change in direction. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 11: Strother Rd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Fleming Park. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 12: Woods Chapel Road (Photo taken 5/17/18).

State-named Interstate 470 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

The speed limits remain 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 14: Lakewood Blvd / Bowlin Rd (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at mile marker 14.8. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North approaching Exits 16A-B-C - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

At mile marker 15.6, the maximum speed limit decreases to 55 mph. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 16A: US 40 (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 16B: Interstate 70 East - St Louis (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 ends ahead, to the north of Exit 16C as this sign reads. (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at Exit 16C: Interstate 70 West - Kansas City (Photo taken 5/17/18).

Interstate 470 North at its northeastern terminus, as it becomes MO 291 North in Independence. (Photo taken 5/17/18).