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02/04/2025
U.S. Route 60 is a major east-west highway in the United States, stretching approximately 2,655 miles (4,273 km) from southwestern Arizona to the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia. Originally, it was planned as a coast-to-coast route, but with the creation of U.S. Route 66, its western terminus was set in Los Angeles, California. Over time, the highway was shortened, and its western end is now located in Brenda, Arizona, at an intersection with Interstate 10.
From Arizona, U.S. Route 60 moves eastward, passing through New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. It serves as a key transportation route, connecting various cities, towns, and rural areas. In the western states, it primarily crosses desert landscapes and mountainous terrain, while in the central and eastern portions, it passes through rolling plains, forests, and urban centers.
In Oklahoma, the highway intersects with major routes such as U.S. Route 75 and U.S. Route 69, contributing to regional connectivity. As it continues east, it runs through Missouri and Kentucky, where it parallels the Ohio River in some sections. In West Virginia, it follows the Kanawha River, passing through Charleston before entering Virginia. The eastern terminus is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia