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Illinois Route 81Henry County Route 7
Henry County Route 7 East
Eastbound shield posted for Henry County Road 7 after the transition from Mercer County Road 21 (Camp Creek Road).

Eastbound shield posted for Henry County Road 7 after the transition from Mercer County Road 21 (Camp Creek Road).

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Henry County Road 7 leads directly into the intersection with U.S. 150 and the eastbound beginning of IL 81.

Henry County Road 7 leads directly into the intersection with U.S. 150 and the eastbound beginning of IL 81.

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Illinois Route 81 East
The first eastbound shield posted for IL 81 stands beyond the intersection with U.S. 150 west of Lynn Center.

The first eastbound shield posted for IL 81 stands beyond the intersection with U.S. 150 west of Lynn Center.

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IL 81 follows South Street through the settlement of Lynn Center, midway between U.S. 150 and Interstate 74.

IL 81 follows South Street through the settlement of Lynn Center, midway between U.S. 150 and Interstate 74.

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An older Interstate 74 shield posted ahead of the diamond interchange (Exit 24) with IL 81 near Lynn Center.

An older Interstate 74 shield posted ahead of the diamond interchange (Exit 24) with IL 81 near Lynn Center.

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I-74/IL 110 travels north to the Big X Interchange with I-280 at Interstate 80 near Colona and south to U.S. 34 at Galesburg.

I-74/IL 110 travels north to the Big X Interchange with I-280 at Interstate 80 near Colona and south to U.S. 34 at Galesburg.

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IL 81 east at the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 74 for Galesburg and Peoria.

IL 81 east at the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 74 for Galesburg and Peoria.

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Passing over Interstate 74 on IL 81 east. I-74 has just two interchanges on the 30 mile stretch between the Quad Cities beltway and U.S. 34 at Galesburg.

Passing over Interstate 74 on IL 81 east. I-74 has just two interchanges on the 30 mile stretch between the Quad Cities beltway and U.S. 34 at Galesburg.

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I-74 overlaps with I-280 west from Interstate 80 to Moline and Rock Island. I-80 turns northward at the Big X with I-74 to Le Claire, and northern reaches of Bettendorf and Davenport. IL 81 continues east to Cambridge.

I-74 overlaps with I-280 west from Interstate 80 to Moline and Rock Island. I-80 turns northward at the Big X with I-74 to Le Claire, and northern reaches of Bettendorf and Davenport. IL 81 continues east to Cambridge.

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Leaving Interstate 74, IL 81 continues two miles to Andover and 23 miles to Kewanee.

Leaving Interstate 74, IL 81 continues two miles to Andover and 23 miles to Kewanee.

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Illinois Route 81 West
Leaving the Andover community, IL 81 advances west to a diamond interchange with Interstate 74.

Leaving the Andover community, IL 81 advances west to a diamond interchange with Interstate 74.

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IL 81 westbound at the entrance ramp to Interstate 74 west. I-74 heads north to next meet I-80/280 at Colona.

IL 81 westbound at the entrance ramp to Interstate 74 west. I-74 heads north to next meet I-80/280 at Colona.

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Moline is a 23 mile drive northwest along Interstate 74. The freeway replaced U.S. 150 as the main route between Galesburg and Quad Cities.

Moline is a 23 mile drive northwest along Interstate 74. The freeway replaced U.S. 150 as the main route between Galesburg and Quad Cities.

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Nearing the eastbound off-ramp to Interstate 74 on IL 81 west. Interstate 74 travels eight miles south to meet IL 17 near Woodhull.

Nearing the eastbound off-ramp to Interstate 74 on IL 81 west. Interstate 74 travels eight miles south to meet IL 17 near Woodhull.

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Motorists bound for Galesburg and Peoria depart IL 81 west for Interstate 74 east. I-74 travels 220 miles across the state.

Motorists bound for Galesburg and Peoria depart IL 81 west for Interstate 74 east. I-74 travels 220 miles across the state.

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IL 81 westbound reassurance shield posted after Interstate 74.

IL 81 westbound reassurance shield posted after Interstate 74.

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IL 81 continues to Lynn Center and its western end at U.S. 150.

IL 81 continues to Lynn Center and its western end at U.S. 150.

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Lynn Center consists of a small collection of dwellings and a couple of residential streets. IL 81 follows South Street through the settlement.

Lynn Center consists of a small collection of dwellings and a couple of residential streets. IL 81 follows South Street through the settlement.

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U.S. 150 travels north-south between Galesburg and Orion parallel to Interstate 74. The US route heads south six miles to Alpha.

U.S. 150 travels north-south between Galesburg and Orion parallel to Interstate 74. The US route heads south six miles to Alpha.

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End shield posted for IL 81 at the conclusion of its 23 mile route from Kewanee (IL 78).

End shield posted for IL 81 at the conclusion of its 23 mile route from Kewanee (IL 78).

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U.S. 150 leads north 13 miles to U.S. 6 outside Quad City International Airport (MLI).

U.S. 150 leads north 13 miles to U.S. 6 outside Quad City International Airport (MLI).

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Southward U.S. 150 continues 22 miles to Galesburg and 265 miles overall in Illinois to Indiana.

Southward U.S. 150 continues 22 miles to Galesburg and 265 miles overall in Illinois to Indiana.

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Henry County Route 7 West
Henry County Road 7 extends west from IL 81 and U.S. 150 to Cable.

Henry County Road 7 extends west from IL 81 and U.S. 150 to Cable.

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Henry County Road 7 parallels Camp Creek to the Mercer County line.

Henry County Road 7 parallels Camp Creek to the Mercer County line.

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Page Updated Friday November 03, 2017.