U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin
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In the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
, U.S. Route 45
(normally called U.S. Highway 45, Highway 45 or US 45) runs north–south through the eastern and northern portions of the state.
at Pikeville
and is a two-lane road up to its junction with WIS 100 southwest of Milwaukee. As it follows WIS 100 north, it becomes an Urban multilane road. It merges onto Interstate 43
north in Greenfield then follows I-894 north from the Hale Interchange one mile (1.6 km) to the east. After I-894 ends at I-94, US 45 continues as a freeway north into Wauwatosa
where it merges with US 41. The two routes split further north with US 45 continuing to West Bend
. The freeway section of US 45 ends north of West Bend.
US 45 parallels US 41 as a two-lane rural road and passes through Fond du Lac, and Oshkosh, then turns northwest as an expressway facility to US 10 in Winchester
. After briefly joining US 10, US 45 takes a northward track as a two-lane rural road and heads into North Central Wisconsin. The route serves as the central street for Antigo
and Eagle River
and passes into various state and national forest land. The route leaves the state at Land O' Lakes.
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
(normally called U.S. Highway 45, Highway 45 or US 45) runs north–south through the eastern and northern portions of the state.
Route description
US 45 enters from IllinoisIllinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
at Pikeville
Pikeville, Wisconsin
Pikeville is a residential and agricultural community in the village of Bristol in south-central Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. Pikeville was named for three brothers surnamed Pike, and was settled around the one-room Pikeville School in the 19th Century. It is centered along U.S...
and is a two-lane road up to its junction with WIS 100 southwest of Milwaukee. As it follows WIS 100 north, it becomes an Urban multilane road. It merges onto Interstate 43
Interstate 43
Interstate 43 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the U.S. state of Wisconsin, connecting Interstate 39 and Interstate 90 in Beloit with Milwaukee and U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 141 in Green Bay. I-43 is the 5th longest intrastate Interstate Highway of the Interstate...
north in Greenfield then follows I-894 north from the Hale Interchange one mile (1.6 km) to the east. After I-894 ends at I-94, US 45 continues as a freeway north into Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, and was incorporated on May 27, 1897. As of the 2006 census estimate, the city's population was 44,798. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area...
where it merges with US 41. The two routes split further north with US 45 continuing to West Bend
West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Wisconsin, United States in southeastern Wisconsin. The population was estimated to be 29,894 in 2008...
. The freeway section of US 45 ends north of West Bend.
US 45 parallels US 41 as a two-lane rural road and passes through Fond du Lac, and Oshkosh, then turns northwest as an expressway facility to US 10 in Winchester
Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Winchester is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,676 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Winchester is located in the town...
. After briefly joining US 10, US 45 takes a northward track as a two-lane rural road and heads into North Central Wisconsin. The route serves as the central street for Antigo
Antigo, Wisconsin
Antigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
and Eagle River
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Eagle River is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Vilas County. The city is known for being a popular "Northwoods" vacation town...
and passes into various state and national forest land. The route leaves the state at Land O' Lakes.