Illinois State Route 9 is a east-west highway in Hancock County. This is the main east-west surface highway in the northern part of the county. It runs from the Mississippi River Bridge, near Niota, to the Hancock/Mc Donough County Line. IL St Rt 9 passes through the following towns in Hancock County. Niota
Dallas City
La Harpe
IL St Rt 9 is mutli-plexed in Hancock County. Illinois State Route 96, from Niota to Dallas City.