US Interstate Map – US Highway Map [PDF]

Take a look at our variations of a US highway map and US interstate map to learn all about the long-distance roads of the USA! Download any US national highway system map in PDF and print it out as needed.

All our maps with the interstate highways of the USA are great for planning road trips and learning or teaching about the interstate system. And, of course, you can use one of our US interstate highway maps to decorate the wall at home or in the classroom. Check them out now!

Of course, we also provide other maps of the United States, such as a blank USA map or a political map of the USA showing all 50 states. They are all free as well! And finally, we also offer USA map worksheets for interactive exercises to learn about the United States.

US Highway Map

The United States Interstate Highway System has roots dating back to 1956 when President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act. The predecessor of the Interstate Highway System had been the United States Numbered Highway System of 1926. However, this system needed to be updated and improved due to flaws with standardization and road design.

The interstate construction was mainly funded by the federal government and provided much-needed resources for improving vehicular infrastructure. It was officially completed in 1992, but construction of additional interstate highways has since been undertaken.

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Our first highways map of the United States of America above shows interstates and minor highways across all the states. The interstate highways are labeled with their numbers. Not only the US state names are indicated, but also the state capitals, borders, and major rivers are shown on the map. Additionally, you can quickly determine approximate distances thanks to the scale in miles and kilometers.

United States Highway Map

The interstates are essential for inter-state travel and local traffic as they provide a fast and reliable way of getting from one place to another that is often more efficient than taking city streets. Today, the interstates span across the 48 contiguous states with a total length of 48,756 miles (78,465 kilometers) of highways providing Americans with easy access to places all over the country.

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The above United States highway map is similar to the previous one, but the state borders are less pronounced, and no rivers or lakes are shown.

US Interstate Map

The interstate highway system of the USA consists of controlled-access highways, also called freeways. The entire traffic flow is regulated, including ingress and egress. Also, walking or parking is not allowed on interstates.

Until 1986, the maximum speed limit on US highways was generally 55 miles per hour. But speed limits today vary between states and regions. The lowest speed limit is 40 mph (65 km/h) on the I-68 in downtown Cumberland (Maryland). The highest maximum speed limit is 80 mph (130 km/h) in some rural areas.

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The above US interstate map does not include smaller highways, rivers, or lakes. Nonetheless, it shows the US states, their capital cities, Canada, and Mexico.

Interstate Map of USA

With a few exceptions, the numbering of the interstate highway system follows specific rules. For instance, the primary interstates have numbers with one or two digits. Shorter interstates have three-digit numbers, with the last two matching their parent route. Also, even numbers generally indicate routes from east to west. Interstates with odd numbers run from north to south. The numbers increase from west to east (odd) and south to north (even).

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Our above interstate map of the USA is a variation of the previous one. The difference is that this one does not show any cities.

Interstate Map of the United States

The longest interstate from east to west is the I-90 from Boston (Massachusetts) to Seattle (Washington). In the north-south direction, the longest interstate is the I-95 running from the border with Canada near Houlton (Maine) to Miami (Florida).

The highest interstate highway goes through the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado at 11,158 ft (3,401 m). The lowest on land is the I-8 near Seeley (California) at -52 ft (-16 m). The lowest overall is the I-95 running underwater through the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore at -103 ft (-31 m).

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The United States interstate map above is not colored but shows all US states and interstate numbers.

Highway Map of the United States

Our last highway map of the United States includes the interstate highways without numbers. State names and capital cities are included as well.

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If you want a US interstate highway map with other characteristics, please contact us. For instance, we could provide a US interstate road map without city or state labels. Different variations are possible as well.

More United States and Rest of the World Maps

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