Iowa (IA) Interstate Rest Areas

Iowa has 51 rest areas and rest stops along its interstate highways, and this guide maps every one of them so you can plan safe breaks before you drive. The stops below are organized by interstate and mile marker, with the exit or mile marker, direction of travel, and on-site amenities for each location — from restrooms and picnic areas to gas, food, and RV dump stations. Rest area spacing in Iowa varies by route and by region, so it helps to know where your next stop is in advance, especially on long rural stretches. Use the table to map your route across I-29, I-35, I-80, I-380, I-880, tap any rest area for full details and directions, or use Find rest areas near me to locate the closest stop to your current location.

Rest Area Interstate Mile / Exit Direction Amenities
Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center Interstate 29 Exit 149 - Vending
Pacific Junction Rest Area Interstate 29 38 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Pacific Junction Rest Area Interstate 29 38 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Missouri Valley Rest Area Interstate 29 78 North WiFi, RV Dump
Missouri Valley Rest Area Interstate 29 79 South WiFi, RV Dump
Turnout Interstate 29 91 South
Turnout Interstate 29 91 North
Onawa Rest Area Interstate 29 110 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Onawa Rest Area Interstate 29 110 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Sergeant Bluff Welcome Center Interstate 29 139 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Sergeant Bluff Rest Area Interstate 29 139 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Top of Iowa Welcome Center Interstate 35 Exit 214 - Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Dows Rest Area Interstate 35 Exit 159 - Pet, Vending, WiFi
Lamoni Welcome Center Interstate 35 7 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Lamoni Welcome Center Interstate 35 7 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Osceola Rest Area Interstate 35 33 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Osceola Rest Area Interstate 35 33 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Turnout Interstate 35 51 South
Turnout Interstate 35 53 North
Elkhart Rest Area Interstate 35 100 South Pet, Vending, WiFi
Elkhart Rest Area Interstate 35 100 North Pet, Vending, WiFi
Story City Rest Area Interstate 35 119 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Story City Rest Area Interstate 35 120 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Prairie Area Interstate 35 120 South
Turnout Interstate 35 196 South
Turnout Interstate 35 196 North
Underwood Welcome Center Interstate 80 19 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Underwood Rest Area Interstate 80 19 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Turnout Interstate 80 32 West
Turnout Interstate 80 32 East
Adair Rest Area Interstate 80 80 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Adair Rest Area Interstate 80 81 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Mitchellville Rest Area Interstate 80 146 West Pet, Vending, WiFi
Mitchellville Rest Area Interstate 80 146 East Pet, Vending, WiFi
Grinnell Rest Area Interstate 80 179 West Pet, Vending, WiFi
Grinnell Rest Area Interstate 80 179 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Victor Rest Area Interstate 80 208 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Victor Rest Area Interstate 80 208 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Tiffin Rest Area Interstate 80 236 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Tiffin Rest Area Interstate 80 236 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Turnout Interstate 80 268 East
Turnout Interstate 80 268 West
Wilton Rest Area Interstate 80 269 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Wilton Rest Area Interstate 80 269 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Davenport Rest Area Interstate 80 300 West Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Davenport Rest Area Interstate 80 300 East Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Cedar Rapids Rest Area Interstate 380 13 North Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Cedar Rapids Rest Area Interstate 380 13 South Pet, Vending, WiFi, RV Dump
Loveland Overlook Interstate 880 15 West
Loveland Rest Area Interstate 880 16 East WiFi
Loveland Rest Area Interstate 880 18 West WiFi

Iowa Rest Areas on Interstate 29

Iowa has 11 rest areas on Interstate 29. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Iowa Rest Areas on Interstate 35

Iowa has 15 rest areas on Interstate 35. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Iowa Rest Areas on Interstate 80

Iowa has 20 rest areas on Interstate 80. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Iowa Rest Areas on Interstate 380

Iowa has 2 rest areas on Interstate 380. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Iowa Rest Areas on Interstate 880

Iowa has 3 rest areas on Interstate 880. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rest areas are in Iowa?

Iowa has 51 rest areas and rest stops across 5 interstate highways. You can see every location, with its mile marker and amenities, in the table above.

Which interstates in Iowa have rest areas?

Rest areas in Iowa are located along I-29, I-35, I-80, I-380, I-880. Each stop is listed above with its mile marker, direction of travel, and a link to full details and directions.

How far apart are rest areas in Iowa?

Spacing varies by interstate and region and is typically every 40-80 miles, with longer gaps on rural routes. Use the mile markers in the table above to gauge the distance between consecutive stops.

What amenities do Iowa rest areas have?

Across Iowa, 34 have pet exercise areas, 35 have vending machines, 30 have RV dump stations. Check each listing for the full amenity list.

Help Us Improve Our Rest Stop Database

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Data updated July 2026

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