Iowa I-35 Exit 159 Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Dows Rest Area, on I-35 at exit 159, near Dows, Iowa. You'll also find directions to the rest area and information about nearby rest stops. Additionally, we've included a list of gas stations situated close to the Dows Rest Area.

Amenities at the Dows Rest Area

The Dows Rest Area, located along I-35, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include on-site restrooms, pay phones for making calls, tables provided for eating meals or snacks, space for walking/exercising pets, barrier-free amenities and services, family restroom facilities, onsite vending machines, and complimentary WiFi access.

You'll find more detailed information about these amenities in the table below:

Restrooms	Yes
Phones	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Pet Exercise Area	Yes
Accessible Facilities	Yes
Family Restrooms	Yes
Vending Machines	Yes
Wifi	Yes
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	No
RV Dump Station	Closed
Phone Number	-
Notes	-

Dows Rest Area Driving Directions

Use the links below to jump to your favorite GPS app and navigate to Dows Rest Area:

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 42.672232, Longitude: -93.460252

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Rest Areas Nearby Dows Rest Area

In the section below, you'll find a list of 20 rest areas within a 91-mile radius of the Dows Rest Area Iowa. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Turnout	Iowa	Interstate 35	North	35.2
Turnout	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	35.2
Prairie Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	37.7
Story City Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	North	37.9
Story City Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	39.1
Top of Iowa Welcome Center	Iowa	Interstate 35	-	53.7
Elkhart Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	58.3
Elkhart Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	North	58.5
Albert Lea Welcome Center	Minnesota	Interstate 35	North	58.5
Mitchellville Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 80	West	68.6
Mitchellville Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 80	East	68.7
Hayward Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	69.5
Oakland Woods Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	70.5
Blue Earth Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	75.7
Blue Earth Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	76.1
Grinnell Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 80	West	76.1
Grinnell Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 80	East	76.2
High Forest Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	90.2
Straight River Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	South	91.4
Straight River Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	North	91.5

Gas Stations Nearby Dows Rest Area

If you need gas or air for your tires there are 4 gas stations within max 10 miles of the rest stop:

Casey's in Dows, IA (0.2 miles)
Address: 904 Cardinal Ave, Dows, IA 50071, USA
Comments: You can access it anytime, 24/7
Services: Offers Diesel, UNL88, E85, Premium, Regular. Has Air Pump, ATM, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Propane, Restrooms.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Casey's in Dows, IA (2.7 miles)
Address: 2721 Dows Williams Rd, Dows, IA 50071, USA
Services: Offers Diesel, Regular. Has Air Pump, ATM, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Propane, Restrooms.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Dudley's Corner in Latimer, IA (6.2 miles)
Address: 648 IA-3, Latimer, IA 50452, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, ATM, Truck Stop.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Latimer Fuel & Service in Latimer, IA (7.9 miles)
Address: 102 S Akir St, Latimer, IA 50452, USA
Services: Offers Regular.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »

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