California State Route 243

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For the earlier highway signed as Route 243, see California State Route 243 (1964-1968).

State Route 243

Defined by S&HC § 543, maintained by Caltrans

Length:

30 mi^[1] (48 km)

South end:

SR 74 at Mountain Center

North end:

I-10 in Banning

State highways in California (list - pre-1964)
County routes in California (list)
< SR 242		SR 244 >
History - Unconstructed - Deleted - Freeway - Scenic

State Route 243, or the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway, is a 30-mile (50 kilometer) two-line highway that runs from Banning, California in the north to Idyllwild, California in the south in Riverside County, California, USA.

The route is generally considered to be a minor arterial, with the heaviest traffic near the Idyllwild segment of the highway. The other part is mostly a rural two-lane segment until Banning is reached and its terminus at Interstate 10. It has status as a Scenic Highway in California.

This route is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System^[2].

[edit] Major intersections

State Route 243 is mainly a connector between Interstate 10 and State Route 74. However, along its route it provides access for many truck trails that run through San Bernardino National Forest. These truck trails provide access to smaller towns such as Pine Cove.