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Interstate 30

Interstate 30 (I-30) is a major east–west Interstate Highway in the southern United States, extending 367 miles (590 km) from its western terminus at a junction with Interstate 20 (I-20) west of Fort Worth, Texas, to its eastern terminus at Interstate 40 (I-40) in North Little Rock, Arkansas.^[1] The route primarily traverses Texas for approximately 224 miles (360 km), passing through the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex—including cities like Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and Rockwall—before continuing northeast through Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Mount Pleasant, and Texarkana to the Arkansas state line.^[2] In Arkansas, the remaining 143 miles (230 km) connect Texarkana, Hope, Prescott, Arkadelphia, Malvern, Benton, Little Rock, and North Little Rock, serving as a critical link between the two states.^[3] Designated as part of the Interstate Highway System in 1959, I-30 was fully completed in Texas by 1971 and plays a vital role as a component of the Primary Freight Network, facilitating the movement of goods between the Dallas–Fort Worth area and points east, including connections to major ports and airports like the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock.^[2]^[4] The highway supports high traffic volumes, with average annual daily traffic exceeding 120,000 vehicles in urban sections near Little Rock and up to 65,000 near Texarkana, underscoring its importance for commerce and travel.^[4] Ongoing improvement projects, such as widening to six lanes in both Texas and Arkansas, aim to enhance safety, mobility, and capacity amid growing freight demands.^[5]^[6] I-30 also features notable segments, including the Tom Landry Highway designation between Interstates 35E and 35W in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, honoring the former Dallas Cowboys coach, and the recently completed 30 Crossing project in Little Rock and North Little Rock, which included a new Arkansas River bridge to improve traffic flow.^[2]^[7] As one of the shorter east–west Interstates, it provides a direct, efficient corridor for regional connectivity, intersecting key routes like U.S. Route 67 and supporting economic hubs across its path.^[1]

Route description

Texas

Interstate 30 in Texas extends 224 miles (360 km) from its western terminus at Interstate 20 near Weatherford to the Arkansas state line near Texarkana, featuring approximately 80 interchanges along the way.^[8] Major junctions include I-820 near Fort Worth at mile 28, I-35W in Fort Worth at mile 15, I-635 in Dallas at mile 67, and I-45 in Dallas at mile 53, with the route transitioning from urban corridors in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex to rural areas in East Texas. At its eastern end, I-30 continues into Arkansas via Exit 223. The segment between I-35E and I-35W is designated as the Tom Landry Highway. Average annual daily traffic volumes range from over 200,000 vehicles in urban areas to under 20,000 in rural sections. The following table lists all interchanges from west to east, based on eastbound mileposts where available.

Exit	Milepost	Locations (Cities/Roads)	Destinations	Notes
1B		Aledo	Linkcrest Dr	Entrance ramp closed since August 2025 due to construction.^[9]
2		Aledo	TX 580 Spur E
3		Fort Worth	Chapel Creek Blvd; FM 2871
5A		Fort Worth	Alemeda St
6		Fort Worth	Las Vegas Trail
7A		Fort Worth	Cherry Ln
7B		Fort Worth	TX 183; TX 341; NAS Fort Worth JRB; Green Oaks Rd
8B		Fort Worth	Ridgmar Blvd; Ridglea Ave
9A		Fort Worth	Bryant-Irvin Rd
9B		Fort Worth	Horne St; Camp Bowie Blvd
10		Fort Worth	Hulen St
11		Fort Worth	West Fwy
12A		Fort Worth	University Dr
12B		Fort Worth	Worth St
13		Fort Worth	Summit Ave; Lancaster Ave; 13th St
15B	15.0	Fort Worth	US 287; TX 180 E; Lancaster Ave
16C		Fort Worth	Beach St
18		Fort Worth	Oakland Blvd
19		Fort Worth	Brentwood Stair Rd
21B		Fort Worth	Bridgewood Dr
23		Fort Worth	Cooks Ln
24		Fort Worth	Eastchase Pkwy
26		Arlington	Fielder Rd
27		Arlington	Cooper St; Lamar Blvd; North Center St; North Collins St
27B		Arlington		Eastbound-only ramp.
28		Arlington	Baird Farm Rd; Ballpark Way; Legends Way	Connects to I-820 westbound.
30		Arlington	Six Flags Dr; TX 360
32	32.0	Grand Prairie	President George Bush Turnpike; TX 161
34		Grand Prairie	Belt Line Rd
36		Grand Prairie	MacArthur Blvd
38	38.0	Dallas	Loop 12; TX 12 Loop N
39		Dallas	Cockrell Hill Rd
41		Dallas	Westmoreland Rd	Connects to I-35E.
42A		Dallas	Hampton Rd S
42		Dallas	Hampton Rd N
44A		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike	I-35E south.
44B		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike; I-30 Frontage Rd
45A		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike; I-30 Frontage Rd	I-35E north.
45B		Dallas	Lamar St; Griffin St
46		Dallas	US 75 N	To McKinney.
47		Dallas	S 2nd Ave; Fair Park	US 377.
48A		Dallas	Haskell Ave; Peak St; Carroll Ave
48B		Dallas	Barry Ave; Munger Blvd; E Grand Ave; TX 78
49A		Dallas	Winslow St
49B		Dallas	Dolphin Rd
50A		Dallas	Lawnview Ave
50B		Dallas	Ferguson Rd
52A		Dallas	Jim Miller Rd
52B		Dallas	St Francis Ave
53A		Dallas	TX 12 Loop; Buckner Blvd
53B	53.0	Dallas	US 80	Connects to I-45.
54		Mesquite	Big Town Blvd
55		Mesquite	Motley Dr
56A		Mesquite	Gus Thomasson Rd; Galloway Ave	Eastbound exit to Gus Thomasson Rd closed through late 2025 for construction.^[10]
58		Garland	Northwest Dr
59		Garland	Belt Line Rd; Broadway Blvd
60A		Garland	Rose Hill Rd
60B		Garland	Bobtown Rd
61		Garland	Zion Rd
62		Garland	I-30 Frontage Rd
64		Rowlett	Dalrock Rd
67A		Rockwall	Village Dr; Horizon Rd
67B		Rockwall	FM 740; Ridge Rd
67C		Rockwall	TX 205	Connects to I-635.
68		Rockwall	TX 205	To Rockwall and Terrell.
70		Rockwall	FM 3549
73		Rockwall	Memorial Pkwy; S William E Crawford Ave
74		Royse City	Frontage Rd
77A		Royse City	FM 548
77B		Royse City	FM 35
79		Royse City	FM 2642 S; FM 1565 S	Eastbound left lane closure from FM 548 to FM 2642 ongoing through 2025.^[11]
83		Royse City	FM 1565 N
85		Caddo Mills	TX 36	To Caddo Mills.
87		Caddo Mills	FM 1903
89		Greenville	FM 1570
93		Greenville	TX 34; Wesley St
95		Greenville	Division St
101		Greenville	TX 50; TX 24; FM 1737	To Commerce and Paris.
104		Campbell	FM 513; FM 2649	To Campbell and Lone Oak.
110		Cumby	FM 275	Rest area nearby at mile 111.
116		Brashear	FM 2653
120		Sulphur Springs	US 67
123		Sulphur Springs	TX 2297; League St
124		Sulphur Springs	FM 779	To Winnsboro, Quitman, and Lake Fork.
126		Sulphur Springs	FM 1870; College St
131		Sulphur Springs	FM 69
146		Mt. Vernon	TX 37	To Clarksville and Winnsboro.
160		Mt. Pleasant	US 271; TX 49
162		Mt. Pleasant	US 271 Bus; FM 1402; FM 2152
165		Mt. Pleasant	FM 1001
186		De Kalb	FM 561
198		New Boston	TX 98
199		New Boston	US 82
201		New Boston	TX 8	Various westbound ramps closed nightly through 2025 for maintenance.^[12]
213		Texarkana; Leary	FM 2253
218		Texarkana	Kings Hwy; FM 989
219		Texarkana	FM 2878; Pecan St; University Ave
220B	220.0	Texarkana	FM 559; Richmond Rd
222		Texarkana	TX 93; Summerhill Rd; FM 1397
223		Texarkana	US 71 N; US 59 N; State Line Ave	To Ashdown, AR; connects to I-49.

Arkansas

Interstate 30 traverses 143 miles (230 km) across southwestern and central Arkansas, entering from Texas at milepost 0 near Texarkana and terminating at a junction with Interstate 40 near milepost 143 in North Little Rock.^[13] The route includes roughly 30 interchanges, with exit numbers aligned to mileposts for sequential reference from west to east. Key segments include the western portion from Texarkana through Hope and Arkadelphia, the central stretch approaching Little Rock via Benton, and the northeastern urban corridor through Little Rock and North Little Rock. Updates from the completed 30 Crossing project (substantially complete November 2024) include new exit ramps at Cantrell Road and widened lanes with improved interchanges in the Little Rock area, enhancing traffic flow.^[14] The drive from Texarkana to Little Rock covers about 120 miles. Average annual daily traffic exceeds 120,000 vehicles in urban sections near Little Rock.

Exit	Milepost (approx.)	Locations (Cities/Roads)	Destinations	Notes
1	1	Texarkana, Jefferson Avenue	Local access	Western terminus at Texas state line.^[13]
2	2	Texarkana, AR 245	Arkansas Boulevard, Airport	Serves Texarkana Regional Airport.^[13]
7	7	Texarkana, AR 108	Nash Road, Mandeville	Local rural access.^[13]
12	12	Fulton, US 67	US 67 north/south	Connects to parallel US 67 corridor.^[13]
18	18	Fulton	Local roads	Serves small community.^[13]
30	30	Hope, US 278	US 278 east/west, Hope, Nashville	Western segment key interchange; US 278 provides local bypass.^[13]
31	31	Hope, AR 29	AR 29 north, Hope	Serves downtown Hope.^[13]
36	36	Emmet, AR 299	AR 299 north, Emmet	Rural access north of highway.^[13]
44	44	Prescott, US 371/AR 24	US 371 south/AR 24 east/west, Prescott	Connects to Prescott business district.^[13]
46	46	Prescott, AR 19	AR 19 north, Prescott	Local extension.^[13]
54	54	Okolona/Gurdon, AR 51	AR 51 north, Okolona, Gurdon	Serves agricultural areas.^[13]
63	63	Gurdon, AR 53	AR 53 north, Gurdon	Community access.^[13]
69	69	Gum Springs, AR 26	AR 26 east, Gum Springs	Eastern rural link.^[13]
73	73	Arkadelphia, AR 8/AR 26/AR 51	AR 8 west/AR 26 west/AR 51 south, Arkadelphia	Serves Arkadelphia; connects to Ouachita River route.^[13]
78	78	Caddo Valley, AR 7	AR 7 north, Caddo Valley, Hot Springs	Gateway to Hot Springs; major tourist route.^[13]
83	83	Friendship, AR 283	AR 283 south, Friendship	Local access.^[13]
91	91	Social Hill, AR 84	AR 84 east, Social Hill	River access area.^[13]
97	97	AR 84/AR 171	AR 84/AR 171, Malvern area	Pre-Malvern interchange.^[13]
98A	98	Malvern, US 270	US 270 east, Malvern, Benton	Signed as part of split exit.^[13]
98B	98	Malvern, US 270	US 270 west, Hot Springs	Signed as part of split exit.^[13]
106	106	Benton, AR 5	AR 5 south/AR 35, Old Military Road, Benton	Central segment; serves Benton.^[13]
111	111	Benton, US 70	US 70 west, Hot Springs	Joins US 70 briefly; recent widening completed 2025.^[15]
114	114	Benton, US 67/AR 229	US 67 south/AR 229 north, Arkansas Health Center	Key access; ramp realignments from ongoing widening project.^[13]^[16]
116	116	Benton, Sevier Street	Sevier Street/South Street, Benton	Urban access; new ramp alignment added 2023-2025.^[13]^[17]
117	117	Bryant, AR 5/AR 35	AR 5 north/AR 35 north, Bryant	Split for northbound routes.^[13]
123	123	Bryant, AR 183	AR 183, Bryant	Local suburban access.^[13]
126	126	Alexander, AR 111	Alexander Road, Alexander	Added in expansions.^[18]
129	129	Little Rock, I-430	I-430 north, Maumelle, Fort Smith	Approaches Little Rock; auxiliary route start.^[13]
132	132	Little Rock, US 70B	University Avenue, Little Rock	Former business route path.^[13]
133	133	Little Rock, Geyer Springs Road	Geyer Springs Road	Local access; widened 2006.^[13]
134	134	Little Rock, Scott Hamilton Drive	Scott Hamilton Drive	Residential area.^[13]
135	135	Little Rock, 65th Street	65th Street	Urban connector.^[13]
138A	138	Little Rock, I-440	I-440 east, Little Rock Airport, Memphis	Airport access; split exit.^[13]
138B	138	Little Rock, I-530/US 65/US 167	I-530/US 65/US 167 south, Pine Bluff	Southern routes; split exit.^[13]
139A	139	Little Rock, AR 365	Roosevelt Road, AR 365 south	Local east-west.^[13]
139B	139	Little Rock, I-630	I-630 east, Downtown	Central Little Rock spur.^[13]
140	140	Little Rock, 6th Street/9th Street	6th Street/9th Street	Downtown approaches.^[13]
141A	141	Little Rock, AR 10	Cantrell Road/Markham Street, Clinton Avenue	New ramps added following 30 Crossing completion (November 2024).^[13]^[14]
141B	141	North Little Rock, US 70	Broadway/US 70 east, Downtown	Northeastern urban; recent bridge improvements.^[13]^[19]
142	142	North Little Rock, 15th Street	15th Street	Local access.^[13]
143A	143	North Little Rock, I-40/US 65	I-40 west/US 65 north/AR 107, Fort Smith	Eastern terminus split; I-40 westbound.^[13]
143B	143	North Little Rock, I-40/US 67/US 167	I-40 east/US 67/US 167 north, Memphis, Jacksonville	Eastern terminus split; I-40 eastbound merge.^[13]

History

Planning and designation

The planning for Interstate 30 originated within the framework of the national Interstate Highway System, which sought to create a network of controlled-access highways to improve interstate commerce and defense mobility. In September 1955, the Bureau of Public Roads released the "Yellow Book," a comprehensive report titled General Location of National System of Interstate Highways, that proposed approximately 37,700 miles of primary routes plus urban connections, including the corridor through Texas and Arkansas that would later be designated as I-30.^[20] The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 29, provided the critical federal funding mechanism—allocating $25 billion over 13 years on a 90-10 federal-state matching basis—for the 41,000-mile system, marking a pivotal milestone that enabled detailed route planning and eventual designation.^[21] On August 14, 1957, the Bureau of Public Roads, in coordination with state highway departments, approved the initial Interstate route designations, formally establishing I-30 as an original component of the network with its western terminus at Interstate 20 west of Fort Worth, Texas, and eastern terminus at Interstate 40 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.^[22] This designation reflected a total system length of about 40,000 miles at the time, with I-30's path selected to parallel high-traffic existing corridors for efficiency. Route selection for I-30 drew heavily from pre-existing highways to leverage established infrastructure and minimize new land acquisition. In particular, the alignment followed much of U.S. Route 80, a key transcontinental artery designated in 1926, and segments of the Bankhead Highway, an early 20th-century auto trail promoted from 1916 onward that connected Washington, D.C., to San Diego via the Southwest, providing a proven path through Dallas, Texarkana, and Little Rock.^[23] In Arkansas, planning in the 1950s integrated studies of the U.S. Route 67 corridor, which already served as a primary north-south link from Rockford, Illinois, to Texarkana, influencing I-30's eastern portion to upgrade and parallel this route for regional connectivity.^[24] Texas state-level approval came via the Texas Highway Commission in 1962, authorizing approximately 240 miles of I-30 within the state to align with federal plans.^[8] The Interstate numbering system, finalized by the Joint Board on Interstate Highways on August 14, 1957, assigned even numbers to primary east-west routes, positioning I-30 as such to denote its transverse orientation across the southern plains; lower numbers like 10 were reserved for more southerly coastal paths, leading to I-30's truncation at I-20 rather than a westward extension to the Pacific.^[22] Subsequent federal milestones included the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which introduced environmental impact assessments influencing route refinements in the 1970s, though core designations remained intact.^[25]

Construction

Construction of Interstate 30 began shortly after the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, with initial segments opening in Texas during the late 1950s. The first portion, a 30-mile stretch of the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike that would later become part of I-30, opened to traffic on August 27, 1957, connecting downtown Dallas to the western suburbs near Fort Worth.^[8] This early segment, built at a cost of $59 million, marked one of the initial tolled facilities in Texas and facilitated rapid urban growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. By 1964, the route through Fort Worth was fully completed, linking the city to the existing Dallas infrastructure and extending the freeway's reach westward to its planned terminus at Interstate 20.^[8] In eastern Texas, construction progressed more slowly through rural areas, with segments from Sulphur Springs to Texarkana facing delays due to terrain and funding allocation. These eastern rural sections, including the final stretch between Mount Pleasant and New Boston, were completed and opened in 1971, marking the full connection of I-30 across the state.^[26] In Arkansas, construction advanced in phases from the Texas border eastward, beginning with key infrastructure like the Arkansas River bridge in 1958. This bridge, designed in the late 1950s and completed at a cost of $5.5 million, featured concrete piers and spans to accommodate river navigation while supporting the growing interstate traffic. Segments from Texarkana to Little Rock opened progressively between 1958 and 1969, with rural portions through the southwestern part of the state prioritizing four-lane divided highways to handle freight and passenger volumes. The final link in North Little Rock, connecting I-30 to Interstate 40, was completed in 1971, rendering the entire route operational end-to-end.^[27] Key engineering feats included the elevated viaducts in Dallas, which allowed the freeway to traverse dense urban landscapes without excessive land disruption, and the original Arkansas River crossing, engineered for durability amid flood-prone conditions. Rural construction in Arkansas involved significant earthwork to cut through forested areas, enabling straight alignments for higher speeds.^[28] Challenges during construction were notable, particularly urban displacement in Dallas, where the 1957 opening bisected neighborhoods in South Dallas, displacing hundreds of homes and exacerbating racial segregation by limiting access to public transport and services.^[28] In Arkansas, land acquisition proceeded amid some disputes with property owners, though resolved through state eminent domain processes. Broader delays in the 1960s stemmed from national funding shifts, including reallocations influenced by the Vietnam War, which slowed interstate progress across multiple states.^[29] Following full completion in 1971, safety enhancements included shoulder widening along I-30 in the early 1970s, particularly from Little Rock's north terminal to the south terminal, to improve emergency access and reduce accident rates. A notable milestone was the 1979 opening of the I-440 connector in Little Rock, designed as an eastern beltway to alleviate congestion on the main I-30 corridor.^[24]

Future

Texas

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has several ongoing and planned projects to improve Interstate 30, focusing on widening, adding frontage roads, and enhancing interchanges to address congestion and support freight movement in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and East Texas.^[5] A major initiative is the I-30 East Corridor expansion, a $348 million project widening I-30 from State Highway 205 in Rockwall County to the Hunt County line (approximately 15 miles), adding continuous frontage roads, including new bridges across Lake Ray Hubbard. Construction began in phases, with ramp closures and lane shifts in Royse City ongoing as of September 2025; full completion is anticipated by 2028.^[11]^[30] In the Dallas–Fort Worth area, the Keep 20-30 Moving program includes Project 2, improving I-30 (and I-20) from FM 1187/FM 3325 to I-820 in Tarrant and Parker counties through lane additions, multi-modal paths for cyclists and pedestrians, and safety enhancements. This project started in September 2024 and is scheduled for completion in early 2028.^[31] Further west, the I-30 Corridor Project in Fort Worth widens the highway from Linkcrest Drive to I-820 (about 11 miles), adding travel lanes, reconstructing interchanges like Spur 580, and building continuous one-way frontage roads to improve capacity and safety. Construction is ongoing, with segments expected to complete by 2027.^[32] In East Texas, a 6-mile widening from four to six lanes is planned in the Atlanta District near Texarkana, along with frontage road extensions from FM 3419 to FM 989 in Bowie County, including new ramps and turnarounds; these are in planning stages with construction to begin in 2026.^[33]^[34] Additionally, the I-30 East Texas Corridor Study (completed in 2021) identified needs across 145 miles from FM 2642 to the Arkansas state line, recommending prioritized widenings and interchange upgrades; TxDOT is advancing these through the 2025–2030 Unified Transportation Program.^[5] In August 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced widening of I-30 in Arlington from Cooper Street to Baird Farm Road, investing in local congestion relief.^[35]

Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) continues to invest in Interstate 30 improvements, particularly widening to six lanes and reconstructing urban interchanges to enhance safety and mobility in central Arkansas. As of November 2025, several key projects are nearing completion or in planning.^[14] The 30 Crossing project, ARDOT's largest design-build initiative, reconstructed 4.7 miles of I-30 from I-630 to I-40 in Pulaski County, including a new wider Arkansas River Bridge with three through lanes, two collector-distributor lanes, and auxiliary lanes in each direction. It also rebuilt the 6th Street bridge and reconfigured interchanges at Broadway Street, Highway 10 (Cantrell Road), and I-630. Substantially completed in November 2024—over six months ahead of schedule—the project improved traffic flow to downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock; minor finishing work, such as landscaping, continues into 2025, with future phases planned for adjacent segments.^[14]^[7] In Saline County, a $200 million widening project expanded 5.4 miles of I-30 from six to eight lanes (with plans for further expansion) from Highway 70 to Sevier Street in Benton, including new bridges over Highway 70, Highway 67, South Street, and the Saline River, plus a roundabout at South and Sevier streets. Interchange improvements at Highway 67 and 70 were completed, with the project substantially finished in January 2025; temporary ramp closures, such as at Exit 114 (Highway 67), occurred in September 2025 for final adjustments.^[15] The 2025–2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) includes additional I-30 enhancements, such as 1.7 miles of ramp and frontage road improvements in Benton ($15–20 million, letting in 2025) and structure/approns at I-30 and Highway 5 in Lonoke County. ARDOT's I-30 Planning and Environmental Linkages study also explores transit and congestion relief options for future corridors.^[36]^[37]

Exit list

Texas

Interstate 30 in Texas extends 223 miles from its western terminus at Interstate 20 near Weatherford to the Arkansas state line near Texarkana, featuring approximately 80 interchanges along the way.^[8] Major junctions include I-820 near Fort Worth at mile 28, I-35W in Fort Worth at mile 15, I-635 in Dallas at mile 67, and I-45 in Dallas at mile 53, with the route transitioning from urban corridors in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex to rural areas in East Texas. At its eastern end, I-30 continues into Arkansas via Exit 223. The following table lists all interchanges from west to east, based on eastbound mileposts where available.

Exit	Milepost	Locations (Cities/Roads)	Destinations	Notes
1B		Aledo	Linkcrest Dr	Entrance ramp closed since August 2025 due to construction.^[9]
2		Aledo	TX 580 Spur E
3		Fort Worth	Chapel Creek Blvd; FM 2871
5A		Fort Worth	Alemeda St
6		Fort Worth	Las Vegas Trail
7A		Fort Worth	Cherry Ln
7B		Fort Worth	TX 183; TX 341; NAS Fort Worth JRB; Green Oaks Rd
8B		Fort Worth	Ridgmar Blvd; Ridglea Ave
9A		Fort Worth	Bryant-Irvin Rd
9B		Fort Worth	Horne St; Camp Bowie Blvd
10		Fort Worth	Hulen St
11		Fort Worth	West Fwy
12A		Fort Worth	University Dr
12B		Fort Worth	Worth St
13		Fort Worth	Summit Ave; Lancaster Ave; 13th St
15B	15.0	Fort Worth	US 287; TX 180 E; Lancaster Ave
16C		Fort Worth	Beach St
18		Fort Worth	Oakland Blvd
19		Fort Worth	Brentwood Stair Rd
21B		Fort Worth	Bridgewood Dr
23		Fort Worth	Cooks Ln
24		Fort Worth	Eastchase Pkwy
26		Arlington	Fielder Rd
27		Arlington	Cooper St; Lamar Blvd; North Center St; North Collins St
27B		Arlington		Eastbound-only ramp.
28		Arlington	Baird Farm Rd; Ballpark Way; Legends Way	Connects to I-820 westbound.
30		Arlington	Six Flags Dr; TX 360
32	32.0	Grand Prairie	President George Bush Turnpike; TX 161
34		Grand Prairie	Belt Line Rd
36		Grand Prairie	MacArthur Blvd
38	38.0	Dallas	Loop 12; TX 12 Loop N
39		Dallas	Cockrell Hill Rd
41		Dallas	Westmoreland Rd	Connects to I-35E.
42A		Dallas	Hampton Rd S
42		Dallas	Hampton Rd N
44A		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike	I-35E south.
44B		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike; I-30 Frontage Rd
45A		Dallas	Dallas–Fort Worth Turnpike; I-30 Frontage Rd	I-35E north.
45B		Dallas	Lamar St; Griffin St
46		Dallas	US 75 N	To McKinney.
47		Dallas	S 2nd Ave; Fair Park	US 377.
48A		Dallas	Haskell Ave; Peak St; Carroll Ave
48B		Dallas	Barry Ave; Munger Blvd; E Grand Ave; TX 78
49A		Dallas	Winslow St
49B		Dallas	Dolphin Rd
50A		Dallas	Lawnview Ave
50B		Dallas	Ferguson Rd
52A		Dallas	Jim Miller Rd
52B		Dallas	St Francis Ave
53A		Dallas	TX 12 Loop; Buckner Blvd
53B	53.0	Dallas	US 80	Connects to I-45.
54		Mesquite	Big Town Blvd
55		Mesquite	Motley Dr
56A		Mesquite	Gus Thomasson Rd; Galloway Ave	Eastbound exit to Gus Thomasson Rd closed through late 2025 for construction.^[10]
58		Garland	Northwest Dr
59		Garland	Belt Line Rd; Broadway Blvd
60A		Garland	Rose Hill Rd
60B		Garland	Bobtown Rd
61		Garland	Zion Rd
62		Garland	I-30 Frontage Rd
64		Rowlett	Dalrock Rd
67A		Rockwall	Village Dr; Horizon Rd
67B		Rockwall	FM 740; Ridge Rd
67C		Rockwall	TX 205	Connects to I-635.
68		Rockwall	TX 205	To Rockwall and Terrell.
70		Rockwall	FM 3549
73		Rockwall	Memorial Pkwy; S William E Crawford Ave
74		Royse City	Frontage Rd
77A		Royse City	FM 548
77B		Royse City	FM 35
79		Royse City	FM 2642 S; FM 1565 S	Eastbound left lane closure from FM 548 to FM 2642 ongoing through 2025.^[11]
83		Royse City	FM 1565 N
85		Caddo Mills	TX 36	To Caddo Mills.
87		Caddo Mills	FM 1903
89		Greenville	FM 1570
93		Greenville	TX 34; Wesley St
95		Greenville	Division St
101		Greenville	TX 50; TX 24; FM 1737	To Commerce and Paris.
104		Campbell	FM 513; FM 2649	To Campbell and Lone Oak.
110		Cumby	FM 275	Rest area nearby at mile 111.
116		Brashear	FM 2653
120		Sulphur Springs	US 67
123		Sulphur Springs	TX 2297; League St
124		Sulphur Springs	FM 779	To Winnsboro, Quitman, and Lake Fork.
126		Sulphur Springs	FM 1870; College St
131		Sulphur Springs	FM 69
146		Mt. Vernon	TX 37	To Clarksville and Winnsboro.
160		Mt. Pleasant	US 271; TX 49
162		Mt. Pleasant	US 271 Bus; FM 1402; FM 2152
165		Mt. Pleasant	FM 1001
186		De Kalb	FM 561
198		New Boston	TX 98
199		New Boston	US 82
201		New Boston	TX 8	Various westbound ramps closed nightly through 2025 for maintenance.^[12]
213		Texarkana; Leary	FM 2253
218		Texarkana	Kings Hwy; FM 989
219		Texarkana	FM 2878; Pecan St; University Ave
220B	220.0	Texarkana	FM 559; Richmond Rd
222		Texarkana	TX 93; Summerhill Rd; FM 1397
223		Texarkana	US 71 N; US 59 N; State Line Ave	To Ashdown, AR; connects to I-49.

Arkansas

Interstate 30 traverses 143 miles (230 km) across southwestern and central Arkansas, entering from Texas at milepost 0 near Texarkana and terminating at a junction with Interstate 40 near milepost 143 in North Little Rock. The route includes roughly 30 interchanges, with exit numbers aligned to mileposts for sequential reference from west to east. Key segments include the western portion from Texarkana through Hope and Arkadelphia, the central stretch approaching Little Rock via Benton, and the northeastern urban corridor through Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 30 Crossing project, completed in 2024, included new exit ramps at Cantrell Road and widened lanes with improved interchanges in the Little Rock area, enhancing traffic flow. The I-30 widening in Saline County to six lanes was completed in late 2024. The drive from Texarkana to Little Rock covers about 120 miles.^[13]^[14]^[38]

Exit	Milepost (approx.)	Locations (Cities/Roads)	Destinations	Notes
1	1	Texarkana, Jefferson Avenue	Local access	Western terminus at Texas state line.^[13]
2	2	Texarkana, AR 245	Arkansas Boulevard, Airport	Serves Texarkana Regional Airport.^[13]
7	7	Texarkana, AR 108	Nash Road, Mandeville	Local rural access.^[13]
12	12	Fulton, US 67	US 67 north/south	Connects to parallel US 67 corridor.^[13]
18	18	Fulton	Local roads	Serves small community.^[13]
30	30	Hope, US 278	US 278 east/west, Hope, Nashville	Western segment key interchange; US 278 provides local bypass.^[13]
31	31	Hope, AR 29	AR 29 north, Hope	Serves downtown Hope.^[13]
36	36	Emmet, AR 299	AR 299 north, Emmet	Rural access north of highway.^[13]
44	44	Prescott, US 371/AR 24	US 371 south/AR 24 east/west, Prescott	Connects to Prescott business district.^[13]
46	46	Prescott, AR 19	AR 19 north, Prescott	Local extension.^[13]
54	54	Okolona/Gurdon, AR 51	AR 51 north, Okolona, Gurdon	Serves agricultural areas.^[13]
63	63	Gurdon, AR 53	AR 53 north, Gurdon	Community access.^[13]
69	69	Gum Springs, AR 26	AR 26 east, Gum Springs	Eastern rural link.^[13]
73	73	Arkadelphia, AR 8/AR 26/AR 51	AR 8 west/AR 26 west/AR 51 south, Arkadelphia	Serves Arkadelphia; connects to Ouachita River route.^[13]
78	78	Caddo Valley, AR 7	AR 7 north, Caddo Valley, Hot Springs	Gateway to Hot Springs; major tourist route.^[13]
83	83	Friendship, AR 283	AR 283 south, Friendship	Local access.^[13]
91	91	Social Hill, AR 84	AR 84 east, Social Hill	River access area.^[13]
97	97	AR 84/AR 171	AR 84/AR 171, Malvern area	Pre-Malvern interchange.^[13]
98A	98	Malvern, US 270	US 270 east, Malvern, Benton	Signed as part of split exit.^[13]
98B	98	Malvern, US 270	US 270 west, Hot Springs	Signed as part of split exit.^[13]
106	106	Benton, AR 5	AR 5 south/AR 35, Old Military Road, Benton	Central segment; serves Benton.^[13]
111	111	Benton, US 70	US 70 west, Hot Springs	Joins US 70 briefly; widening to six lanes completed in late 2024.^[13]^[39]
114	114	Benton, US 67/AR 229	US 67 south/AR 229 north, Arkansas Health Center	Key access.^[13]
116	116	Benton, Sevier Street	Sevier Street/South Street, Benton	Urban access; new ramp alignment added 2023-2024.^[13]^[17]
117	117	Bryant, AR 5/AR 35	AR 5 north/AR 35 north, Bryant	Split for northbound routes.^[13]
123	123	Bryant, AR 183	AR 183, Bryant	Local suburban access.^[13]
126	126	Alexander, AR 111	Alexander Road, Alexander	Added in expansions.^[18]
129	129	Little Rock, I-430	I-430 north, Maumelle, Fort Smith	Approaches Little Rock; auxiliary route start.^[13]
132	132	Little Rock, US 70B	University Avenue, Little Rock	Former business route path.^[13]
133	133	Little Rock, Geyer Springs Road	Geyer Springs Road	Local access; widened 2006.^[13]
134	134	Little Rock, Scott Hamilton Drive	Scott Hamilton Drive	Residential area.^[13]
135	135	Little Rock, 65th Street	65th Street	Urban connector.^[13]
138A	138	Little Rock, I-440	I-440 east, Little Rock Airport, Memphis	Airport access; split exit.^[13]
138B	138	Little Rock, I-530/US 65/US 167	I-530/US 65/US 167 south, Pine Bluff	Southern routes; split exit.^[13]
139A	139	Little Rock, AR 365	Roosevelt Road, AR 365 south	Local east-west.^[13]
139B	139	Little Rock, I-630	I-630 east, Downtown	Central Little Rock spur.^[13]
140	140	Little Rock, 6th Street/9th Street	6th Street/9th Street	Downtown approaches.^[13]
141A	141	Little Rock, AR 10	Cantrell Road/Markham Street, Clinton Avenue	New ramps added post-30 Crossing (completed 2024).^[13]^[14]
141B	141	North Little Rock, US 70	Broadway/US 70 east, Downtown	Northeastern urban; recent bridge improvements from 30 Crossing (completed 2024).^[13]^[19]
142	142	North Little Rock, 15th Street	15th Street	Local access.^[13]
143A	143	North Little Rock, I-40/US 65	I-40 west/US 65 north/AR 107, Fort Smith	Eastern terminus split; I-40 westbound.^[13]
143B	143	North Little Rock, I-40/US 67/US 167	I-40 east/US 67/US 167 north, Memphis, Jacksonville	Eastern terminus split; I-40 eastbound merge.^[13]

Business routes

Benton

The Interstate 30 Business route in Benton, Arkansas, was a short loop that followed the former alignment of U.S. Highways 67 and 70 through the city center, providing essential access to downtown Benton and surrounding areas in Saline County.^[40] The route began at Exit 116 (Sevier Street) on I-30 and proceeded east on South Street, north on Main Street, northeast on Military Road (now Arkansas Highway 5), and then rejoined I-30 via Lincoln Road and frontage roads at Exit 118 (Arkansas Highway 5).^[40] Approximately 3.8 miles (6.1 km) in length, it was signed as a business loop concurrent with US 70C to accommodate local traffic and commerce while bypassing the mainline interstate, and it overlapped portions of U.S. 67 and 70 during its active period.^[40] Designated in 1960 following the routing of I-30, the route was decommissioned by 1975 as I-30 improvements rendered it redundant.^[41] This decommissioning coincided with ongoing upgrades to the mainline I-30, including widening projects in the Benton area that enhanced direct access via improved interchanges at Exits 116 and 118.^[15] Today, the path of the former business route consists of local surface streets, with Arkansas Highway 5 (Military Road) functioning as a conventional arterial road featuring traffic signals and serving residential and commercial areas in Benton. There is no active Interstate business designation along this alignment, but historical aspects of the route are preserved through markers and its integration into the local road network, which continues to support access to Saline County's key sites.^[40] The original loop's endpoints at I-30 Exits 116 and 118 facilitated reduced congestion on the mainline by diverting local and short-haul traffic, though its removal has increased reliance on city streets for through movements in the area.^[15]

Little Rock

The former Interstate 30 Business Loop through Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas, followed a roughly 9.7-mile (15.6 km) alignment that served as an urban bypass for downtown traffic, concurrent with US 70B.^[40] It began at Exit 132 on I-30 and headed north along University Avenue (overlapping U.S. 70B), crossing the University Avenue viaduct built in 1959 over the emerging interstate and I-630.^[8] From there, the route continued to Asher Avenue, turned northeast onto Roosevelt Road (overlapping U.S. 65, 67, 70, and 167), proceeded east to South Broadway Street, and then north through the Governor's Mansion Historic District to the Broadway Bridge over the Arkansas River.^[40] After crossing the river—a key feature since the bridge's early 20th-century service—the route followed West Broadway Street in North Little Rock (still overlapping U.S. 67/70) before rejoining I-30 at Exit 141B near the Pike Avenue interchange.^[40] This path effectively linked southwestern approaches near Exit 129 (I-430) and northeastern connections toward Exit 143 (I-40), providing essential access to the state capitol and surrounding areas while avoiding the mainline interstate's weaving sections.^[8] Designated around 1970 to relieve congestion on the nascent I-30 through downtown Little Rock, the business loop quickly became integral to local mobility, handling pre-interstate widening volumes that exceeded 50,000 vehicles daily across key segments like the Broadway Bridge (which saw about 25,000 vehicles per day by the 2010s).^[40]^[42] It briefly overlapped I-630 at the University Avenue interchange, facilitating transfers to western suburbs, and played a historical role in civil rights-era navigation near Little Rock Central High School, where the route's southern segments supported increased travel during the 1957 desegregation events.^[8] The loop's interchanges, including those with I-630 and local arterials like Roosevelt Road, emphasized its function as a connector for Capitol Square and commercial districts, overlapping briefly with AR 10 segments in eastern approaches.^[40] Decommissioning began in the early 2000s amid evolving traffic patterns and interstate upgrades, with the business route designation last appearing on official maps around 2001.^[40] The process accelerated during the 30 Crossing project (initiated in 2018), which realigned downtown interchanges, demolished outdated ramps (including three permanent closures at the Highway 10 interchange in July 2021), and replaced the Arkansas River Bridge to streamline mainline flow.^[43]^[44] The project was substantially completed in November 2024.^[7] Today, U.S. 65/67/167/70 serves as the primary alternative along the former alignment, with I-630 absorbing much of the inner-city bypass role.^[40] The route's legacy lies in redirecting through-traffic to the widened I-30 mainline, which now carries over 120,000 vehicles daily and reduces urban weaving, thereby enhancing safety and accessibility in the capital region.^[43]

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