Missouri Route 744 Explained

State:MO
Type:MO
Route:744
Alternate Name:Kearney Street
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:MO 744 highlighted in red
Length Mi:11.331
Direction A:West
Terminus A: Springfield–Branson National Airport in Springfield
Junction:
  • in Springfield
  • in Springfield
Direction B:East
Terminus B: in Springfield
Previous Type:MO
Previous Route:740
Next Type:MO
Next Route:752

Route 744 is located entirely within the city limits of Springfield, in the U.S. state of Missouri, where it is known locally as Kearney Street. Its western terminus is at the Springfield–Branson National Airport. Its eastern terminus is at Interstate 44 (I-44). The section east of Glenstone Avenue (Business Loop 44) is part of historic U.S. Route 66 (US 66). The section between Glenstone and West Bypass (US 160) was a part of US 66 Bypass. Route 744 was numbered after nearby I-44.