Missouri Route 97
This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2021) |
Route information | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Maintained by MoDOT | ||||
Length | 76.898 mi[1] (123.755 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | ![]() | |||
North end | ![]() | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Missouri | |||
Highway system | ||||
|
Route 97 is a highway in southwest Missouri. Its northern terminus is at Route 32 eight miles (13 km) south of El Dorado Springs; its southern terminus is at Route 86, four miles north of Wheaton.
Route description
Route 97 starts at a curve of Route 32, 8 miles south of El Dorado Springs. Runs south for 8 miles, where State Hwy B joins it for a 2-mile stretch to the western edge of Jerico Springs. On the western side of Jerico Springs, the road turns to the east. In downtown Jerico Springs, Hwy B continues straight; while 97 turns to the south. 3 miles south of Jerico Springs, at the junction of State Hwy D, 97 turns east for a few miles, before turning back south to Lockwood. At Lockwood, 97 intersects US Route 160. It then crosses the BNSF railroad in downtown Lockwood; then runs south for 14 miles to a junction with Missouri Route 96. After crossing 96, it passes through Stotts City; then 2 miles south of Stotts City; it crosses I-44 at exit 38; then it turns west on the old US Route 166 roadbed for 2 miles, before turning left (south) to go to Pierce City. In Pierce City, it shares a 2 block stretch of Missouri Route 37; before turning south again. Two miles south of Pierce City, it intersects US Route 60 at Yonkerville; also the home of the Monett Municipal Airport. Route 97 runs south for 7 miles, passing the unincorporated community of Pulaskifield. South of Pulaskifield, it intersects State Route B, then turns west for 2 miles to its southern terminus at Missouri Route 86; four miles north of Wheaton.
Major intersections
County | Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barry | Pioneer Township | 0.000 | 0.000 | ![]() | |
Monett | 9.406 | 15.137 | ![]() | ||
Lawrence | Pierce City | 11.523 | 18.544 | ![]() ![]() | Southern end of Route 37 overlap |
11.677 | 18.792 | ![]() ![]() | Northern end of Route 37 overlap | ||
Mount Pleasant–Vineyard township line | 23.148 | 37.253 | ![]() | ||
Green Township | 31.148 | 50.128 | ![]() | ||
Dade | Lockwood | 45.229 | 72.789 | ![]() | |
Cedar | Box Township | 76.898 | 123.755 | ![]() | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
|
References
- ^ a b Missouri Department of Transportation (December 26, 2020). MoDOT HPMAPS (Map). Missouri Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 26, 2020.