US Route 30 is a major east-west highway in the United States, stretching approximately 3,073 miles from Astoria, Oregon to Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest highways in the country, originally established in 1926, and serves as a vital transportation route for both commercial and recreational travel. The route passes through a variety of landscapes, including mountains, plains, and urban areas. Along the way, it connects several key cities, such as Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio, making it an important corridor for trade and tourism across the nation.