Interstate 194 Michigan

Interstate 194 Michigan
Battle Creek, MI•3.40 miles

Overview

Interstate 194 spurs northward from B Drive and I-94 alongside M-66 to Downtown Battle Creek. M-66 ties into the south end of the freeway at a retail area anchored by Lakeview Square Mall. I-194 and M-66 run along the Emmett Township line from the exchange with I-94 to M-96 (Columbia Avenue). An S-curve takes the freeway across the Kalamazoo River to Business Loop I-94 along Dickman Road. M-66 extends north from the freeway end at Jackson Street / Hambin Avenue along the east side of Downtown.

Mileage by State

Michigan3.40 mi

Data Sources

December 31, 2021 Interstate Route Log and Finders List

History

Part of the Interstate Urban Area Numerology for the state of Michigan submitted to the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO), the urban connector into Battle Creek was approved as I-194 on August 29, 1958. Interstate 194 opened to traffic fully by 1966. The two mile long section between Interstate 94 and Columbia Avenue (M-96), was designated in 1961 (Bessert, 2026).

North End Business Route I-94 M-66 / Hamblin Ave ‐ Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 194 M-66 North at Hamblin Avenue

I-194/M-66 north at Hamblin Av - Battle Creek, MI

I-194/M-66 elevate across Business Loop I-94 (Dickman Road), CN Railroad tracks and Fountain Street a half mile north to Hamblin Avenue. 11/05/11

I-194/M-66 north at Hamblin Av - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 north at Hamblin Av - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 north at Hamblin Av - Battle Creek, MI

M-66 South at Interstate 194

M-66 south at I-194 - Battle Creek, MI

M-66 (Division Street) south at Hamblin Avenue / Jackson Street and the beginning of Interstate 194. Photo by Don Hargraves (11/02).

South End Interstate 94 M-66 ‐ Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 194 M-66 South at Interstate 94

I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI

I-194/M-66 (Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway) lead due south from the G Drive underpass to Exit 1 B/A for Interstate 94. 11/05/11

I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 south at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 194 M-66 North at Interstate 94

I-194/M-66 north at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 194 commences along M-66 north at the cloverleaf interchange (Exits 1A/B) with I-94. 11/05/11

I-194/M-66 north at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI Beckley Rd east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI Beckley Rd east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI Beckley Rd west at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI Beckley Rd west at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI I-194/M-66 north at I-94 - Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 94 East at Interstate 194 M-66

I-94 east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 94 converges with I-194 south and M-66 three quarters of a mile east of the modified diamond interchange (Exit 97) with Capital Avenue SW. 11/05/11

I-94 east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI I-94 east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI I-94 east at I-194/M-66 - Battle Creek, MI

Interstate 94 West at Interstate 194 M-66

I-94 west at I-194/M-66 - Emmett Township, MI

I-94 progresses southwest from M-294 and Beadle Lake 1.25 miles to Exit 98B for I-194/M-66 north into Battle Creek. Photo by Don Hargraves (11/02).

I-94 west at I-194/M-66 - Emmett Township, MI I-94 west at I-194/M-66 - Emmett Township, MI I-94 west at I-194/M-66 - Emmett Township, MI

References

  1. Bessert, C. (2026, May 8). Highways 180 through 199. Michigan Highways. Retrieved from https://www.michiganhighways.org/listings/MichHwys180-199.html#I-194
Updated February 26, 2019