Interstate 26
Interstate 26 is a prominent route of the US highway system. The highway covers a stretch of 306 miles and runs from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Charleston, South Carolina. It is estimated that more than 43,000 vehicles travel along the Interstate 26 daily.
Extent of Interstate 26
Interstate 26 runs through three states of the United States – Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Interstate 26 begins from the junction of US Route 11W and US Route 23 located in the city of Kingsport in Tennessee and goes on to Route 17 in the South Carolina city of Charleston. As the part from Mars Hill in North Carolina, east to Interstate 240 in Asheville in North Carolina, does not meet Interstate standards, it has been signed as Future I-26.States and cities along Interstate 26
South Carolina: Spartanburg, Columbia, and Charleston
North Carolina: Asheville
Tennessee: Kingsport and Johnson City
Restaurants along Interstate 26
Tennessee: Long John Silver’s in Erwin; China Kitchen in Erwin; Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant in Unicoi; Alta Cucina in Johnson City; Pal’s Sudden Service in Johnson City; Maple Grove in Unicoi; The Dari Ace in Erwin, among others.
North Carolina: Twelve Bones Smokehouse in Asheville; Harbor Inn Seafood in Asheville; Lodge Steak and Rib Restaurant in Mars Hill; Little Creek Café in Mars Hill; D&D Restaurant in Weaverville; Poppy’s Kitchen in Weaverville, among others.
South Carolina: The Melting Pot in Columbia; Delhi Palace in Columbia; Texas Roadhouse in Columbia; Drake House Restaurant in Landrum; Southside Smokehouse and Grille in Landrum, among others.
Attractions along Interstate 26
Some popular attractions that lie along the Interstate 26 include: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, Seven Oaks Park in Columbia, Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests in Columbia, Hampton Park Playground in Charleston, Karpeles Manuscript Library in Charleston, Patriot’s Point Naval Museum in Pleasant, Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck among others.Route of Interstate Highway No.26 |
State | Entry Point | Exit Point | Length |
---|---|---|---|
Tennessee | State line, TN | State line, TN | 57.5 mi (92.5 km) |
North Carolina | Mars Hill, NC | Columbus, NC | 49.0 mi (78.9 km) |
State line, SC | State line, SC | Charleston, SC | 220.7 mi (355.2 km) |
Total Length | 306 mi (492 km) |
Last Updated Date: April 15, 2017