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Eastern Illinois’ Historic National Road Road Trip

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81.1 miles: 1 hours, 47 minutes
From the Illinois state line to Effingham, you’ll spend most of your time on US 40, which closely follows the original alignment of the National Road. A welcome center in Marshall offers information about the history of the road. In downtown Casey, snap a photo with the “World’s Largest Rocking Chair.” You’ll pass a covered bridge just west of Greenup.
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Indiana state line to Effingham
81.1 miles: 1 hours, 47 minutes
From the Illinois state line to Effingham, you’ll spend most of your time on US 40, which closely follows the original alignment of the National Road. A welcome center in Marshall offers information about the history of the road. In downtown Casey, snap a photo with the “World’s Largest Rocking Chair.” You’ll pass a covered bridge just west of Greenup.