U.S. Route 45, I-24 to IL-169

 

Location: US-45 and I-24, Massac Cty

Reassurance shield after the I-24 junction.

Location: US-45 and 12th St, Metropolis

Shortly thereafter, we’ll enter the mid-sized small town of Metropolis.

Location: 5th St and Yasoda St, Metropolis

Metropolis’ claim to fame is its giant Superman statue.

Location: 5th St and Ferry St, Metropolis

In downtown Metropolis, turn right for US-45 north.

Location: 5th St and Ferry St, Metropolis

Turn right for 45 north.

Location: Ferry St and 7th St, Metropolis

Reassurance shield a couple blocks after the turn.

Location: Ferry St and 10th St, Metropolis

A couple blocks later, US-45 turns left.

Location: Ferry St and 10th St, Metropolis
Turn left for US-45 north.

Location: 10th St and Ferry St, Metropolis

Reassurance shield after the turn.

Location: US-45 and 19th St, Metropolis

Reassurance shield a few blocks later as we head out of town.

Location: US-45 and CR 1000, Massac Cty

As we head out of Metropolis, we’re 11 miles from Route 169.

Location: US-45 and Joppa Rd, Massac Cty

Reassurance shield after the turnoff to Joppa.

Location: US-45 and Mermet Rd, Mermet, Massac Cty

A couple miles later, we’ll enter unincorporated Mermet.

Location: US-45 and Route 169, Massac Cty

Shortly after that, we’ll approach Route 169.

Location: US-45 and Route 169, Massac Cty

Follow 169 west to Karnak.

Location: US-45 and Route 169, Massac Cty

Turn left for Route 169 west.

 N to IL-146, S to IL-145

 W to IL-37

 E to KY State Line, W to IL-146