Missouri Route 21

Route 21
Tesson Ferry Road
Route information
Maintained by MoDOT
Length188 mi (303 km)
Existed1922–present
Major junctions
South end AR 115 at the Arkansas state line
Major intersections
North end Route 30 in Affton
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesRipley, Carter, Reynolds, Iron, Washington, Jefferson, St. Louis
Highway system
Route 20 Route 22

Route 21 is a highway in eastern Missouri. Its northern terminus is at Route 30 in Affton. Its southern terminus is at the Arkansas-Missouri state line (where it continues as Highway 115). In the St. Louis area, it is known as Tesson Ferry Road, which was named after the 19th century proprietor of the ferry across the Meramec River. Route 21 from the Meramec River to Route B, along with Route M, make up the Jefferson County Scenic Byway.