Wisconsin Highway 38

Infobox road
state=WI
type=WI
route=38
length_mi=25.33
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length_round=2
direction_a=South
direction_b=North
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previous_type=WI
previous_route=37
next_type=Interstate
next_route=39

State Trunk Highway 38 (often called Highway 38, STH 38 or WIS 38) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in north-south across Milwaukee and Racine Counties from downtown Racine to downtown Milwaukee.

Route Description

In Racine County, Highway 38 begins near the lake front at the corner of Main Street (also known as WIS 32) and State Street. Highway 38 turns to the northwest at the intersection of State and Memorial Drive, becoming Northwestern Avenue. Just outside of the town of Franksville, WIS 38 turns north until it reaches County Highway G at Six Mile Road. Turning west, it cuts over to Howell Avenue near Husher.

In Milwaukee County, most of Highway 38 is known as South Howell Avenue, and runs parallel to I-94. Just north of Howard Avenue, Highway 38 becomes South Chase Avenue, which winds across I-94 to intersect with South 6th Street. Highway 38 ends at the intersection of 6th and National Avenue (also known as WIS 59). South 6th Street continues north across a viaduct into downtown Milwaukee.

Noted Landmarks On Route

* General William Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee (Largest airport in Wisconsin)
* Quarry Lake County Park, Racine (An old rock quarry converted into a "swimming hole")
* Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine (Former home of Charles Wustum turned into an art museum)
* Case International Harvester World Headquarters, Racine (Manufacturer of agricultural and farming equipment)

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