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Interstate 635 (Kansas–Missouri)
Highway in Kansas and Missouri / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Interstate 635 (I-635) is a connector highway between I-35 in Overland Park, Kansas, and I-29 in Kansas City, Missouri, approximately 12 miles (19 km) long. It is mostly in the US state of Kansas, servicing the city of Kansas City, Kansas, but extends into Kansas City, Missouri, as well. The freeway's southern terminus is at a stack interchange with I-35. South of this, the mainline becomes an expressway carrying U.S. Route 69 (US 69).
Harry Darby Memorial Highway | |||||||
I-635 highlighted in red | |||||||
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Auxiliary route of I-35 | |||||||
Length | 12.67 mi[1] (20.39 km) | ||||||
Existed | 1975–present | ||||||
NHS | Entire route | ||||||
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Country | United States | ||||||
States | Kansas, Missouri | ||||||
Counties | KS: Johnson, Wyandotte MO: Platte | ||||||
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The freeway provides a route around Downtown Kansas City by crossing through residential areas of Kansas City, Kansas, and Riverside, Missouri. It also provides another direct route to Kansas City International Airport.