Interstate 29

Interstate 29 (I-29) is a vital north-south highway in the central United States, stretching approximately 755 miles from Kansas City, Missouri, to the Canadian border near Pembina, North Dakota. It parallels the Missouri River for much of its route, providing a critical transportation corridor through the Great Plains. As a backbone of commerce and travel in the central U.S., I-29 links key urban centers including St. Joseph, Missouri; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Fargo, North Dakota.

In Missouri, I-29 begins at an interchange with Interstate 35 just north of downtown Kansas City. From there, it skirts the western edge of the state, serving the Kansas City metro area before entering Iowa. As it continues north, I-29 is a primary conduit through western Iowa, often running concurrently with I-80 around Council Bluffs. Its path offers access to both rural communities and regional cities, supporting agricultural transport and tourism alike.

Crossing into South Dakota and North Dakota, the route continues to support long-haul freight movement and connects several key interstate routes including I-90 and I-94. The northern terminus of I-29 lies at the border crossing into Manitoba, Canada, where it transitions into Provincial Trunk Highway 75 en route to Winnipeg. This makes I-29 not only an important domestic corridor but also a gateway to international trade and travel.