Missouri Route 3
| Route information | ||||
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| Maintained by MoDOT | ||||
| Length | 72 mi (116 km) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North end | Route 11 south of Kirksville | |||
| Route 156 near La Plata US 36 / Route 110 in Callao US 24 in Clifton Hill Route 129 in Roanoke | ||||
| South end | Route 5 / Route 240 north of Fayette | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Missouri | |||
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Route 3 is a highway in northern and central Missouri. Its northern terminus is at Route 11 south of Kirksville; its southern terminus is at Route 5/Route 240 northwest of Fayette.
Route 3 was initially Route 67, designated in 1922 between Rocheport and Fayette. It was renumbered in 1926 due to US 67. In 1934/1935, the route extended north to US 36 in Callao. The next year, the original portion from Rocheport to Fayette became part of Route 240. In 1953/1954, the route extended north to Kirksville, its current terminus.