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Interstate 17 North / US 60 West shields near mile marker 194, the beginning of I-17 North in Phoenix. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 195B to Downtown and the Cultural/Sports Facilities. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Sign listing the distances to the upcoming exits off Interstate 17 North in Phoenix. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Speed limit sign just before Exit 195B. The speed limit on most of the freeways in and around the Phoenix area is 65 mph. However, on Interstate 17 North from its southern terminus (southeast of Phoenix) to Peoria Ave (Exit 208), the speed limit is 55 mph. This is one of the few stretches of highway in the Phoenix area that sees a 55 mph speed limit. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 195B: 7th St / Central Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 196: 7th Ave. In Phoenix, there are several streets and avenues with the same numbers. Paying close attention to whether a street is called 'Street' or 'Avenue' is essential. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 197 to the State Capitol. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 197: 19th Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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View on Interstate 17 North, as it curves to the north after heading westbound for the past 3 miles or so. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 198: Buckeye Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 199A: Grant St (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North approaching Exit 200A - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 199B: Adams St / Van Buren St (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 200A: Interstate 10 - Los Angeles / Central Phoenix (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 200B: McDowell Rd. Yes, that is Interstate 10 that crosses over I-17 ahead in the distance. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 201 to the Colesium, Fairgrounds, and Phoenix College. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 201: US 60 West - Thomas Rd / Grand Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 202 to the VA Hospital. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 202: Indian School Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph for just a little bit longer. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 203 to Grand Canyon University. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 203: Camelback Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Glendale. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 204: Bethany Home Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Sign listing the distances to the next 3 exits on Interstate 17 North. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 205: Glendale Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 206: Northern Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 207 to Glendale Community College, Ottawa University, and DeVry University. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 207: Dunlap Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 208: Peoria Ave (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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3/4 mile from Exit 209, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 209: Cactus Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 210 to Arizona State University - West and Thunderbird School of Global Management. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North assurance shield located near mile marker 210. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 210: Thunderbird Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 211 to Northern Arizona University. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 211: Greenway Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 212: Bell Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 214A: Union Hills Dr (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 214B: Yorkshire Dr (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 214C: AZ Loop 101 (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 215A: Rose Garden Ln / Deer Valley Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 17 North. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 217: Pinnacle Peak Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 218: Happy Valley Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 219: Jomax Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North assurance shield near mile marker 219. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph for just a little longer on Interstate 17 North. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 220: Dixileta Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 221: AZ Loop 303 South - Sonoran Desert Dr (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 222: Dove Valley Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 223B to Ben Avery Shooting Range and Lake Pleasant Regional Park. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 223A: Carefree Hwy East (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 223B: AZ 74 West - Carefree Hwy West / Wickenburg (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Anthem. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North assurance shield near mile marker 224. This is also the first cactus sighting on I-17 North, with several more to come. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Approaching Exit 225, the speed limit increases to 75 mph. Hang on tight, because you're in for one of the best rides the Interstate Highway System has to offer! (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take Exit 225 to Pioneer Living History Museum. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 225: Pioneer Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Another speed limit - 75 mph sign on Interstate 17 North. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 227: Daisy Mtn Dr (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 229: Anthem Way (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Near mile marker 229, we've sneakily climbed up to an elevation of 2,000 feet, almost 1,000 feet higher than we were back in Phoenix. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 232: New River (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North assurance shield, with a side of cactus. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 17 North. It's 10 miles to Black Canyon City, 65 miles to Prescott, and 107 miles to Flagstaff. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 236: Table Mesa Rd (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Road view on Interstate 17 North near mile marker 237. Don't worry, it only gets better! (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North assurance shield. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Warning signs alerting motorists that gusty winds may exist for the next 3 miles. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 17 North. It's 6 miles to Black Canyon City, 25 miles to the junction of AZ 69, and 103 miles to Flagstaff. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Another lovely road view on Interstate 17 North. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North: Road view from mile marker 238. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at mile marker 239. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North: Road view from near mile marker 240. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Arizona Tourist Info. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North entering Yavapai County. (Photo taken 5/20/15). |
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Interstate 17 North at Exit 242: Rock Springs / Black Canyon City (Photo taken 5/20/15). |