Minnesota (MN) Interstate Rest Areas

Minnesota has 34 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 Minnesota 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-35, I-90, I-94, 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
Albert Lea Welcome Center	Interstate 35	1	North	Pet, Vending
Straight River Rest Area	Interstate 35	35	North	Pet, Vending
Straight River Rest Area	Interstate 35	35	South	Pet, Vending
Heath Creek Rest Area	Interstate 35	68	North	Pet, Vending
New Market Rest Area	Interstate 35	75	South	Pet, Vending
Forest Lake Rest Area	Interstate 35	131	South	Vending
Goose Creek Rest Area	Interstate 35	154	North	Pet, Vending
Kettle River Rest Area	Interstate 35	198	North	Pet, Vending
General Andrews Rest Area	Interstate 35	208	South	Pet, Vending
Culkin Rest Area	Interstate 35	226	North	Pet, Vending
Thompson Hill Welcome Center	Interstate 35	249	-	Pet, Vending
Beaver Creek Welcome Center	Interstate 90	—	East	Pet, Vending
Adrian Rest Area	Interstate 90	24	East	Pet, Vending
Adrian Rest Area	Interstate 90	25	West	Pet, Vending
Clear Lake Rest Area	Interstate 90	69	East	Pet, Vending
Des Moines River Rest Area	Interstate 90	72	West	Pet, Vending
Blue Earth Rest Area	Interstate 90	119	West	Pet, Vending
Blue Earth Rest Area	Interstate 90	119	East	Pet, Vending
Hayward Rest Area	Interstate 90	162	East	Pet, Vending
Oakland Woods Rest Area	Interstate 90	171	West	Pet, Vending
High Forest Rest Area	Interstate 90	202	East	Pet, Vending
Marion Rest Area	Interstate 90	222	West	Pet, Vending
Enterprise Rest Area	Interstate 90	244	East	Pet, Vending
Dresbach Welcome Center	Interstate 90	276	West	Pet, Vending
Moorhead Welcome Center	Interstate 94	2	East	Pet, Vending
Hansel Lake Rest Area	Interstate 94	69	West	Vending
Lake Latoka Rest Area	Interstate 94	100	East	Pet, Vending
Burgen Lake Rest Area	Interstate 94	105	West	Pet, Vending
Middle Spunk Lake Rest Area	Interstate 94	152	West	Pet, Vending
Big Spunk Lake Rest Area	Interstate 94	152	East	Pet, Vending
Fuller Lake Rest Area	Interstate 94	177	West	Pet, Vending
Enfield Rest Area	Interstate 94	187	East	Pet, Vending
Elm Creek Rest Area	Interstate 94	215	East	Pet, Vending
Saint Croix Welcome Center	Interstate 94	256	West	Pet, Vending

Minnesota Rest Areas on Interstate 35

Minnesota has 11 rest areas on Interstate 35. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Minnesota Rest Areas on Interstate 90

Minnesota has 13 rest areas on Interstate 90. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Minnesota Rest Areas on Interstate 94

Minnesota has 10 rest areas on Interstate 94. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rest areas are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 34 rest areas and rest stops across 3 interstate highways. You can see every location, with its mile marker and amenities, in the table above.

Which interstates in Minnesota have rest areas?

Rest areas in Minnesota are located along I-35, I-90, I-94. 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 Minnesota?

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 Minnesota rest areas have?

Across Minnesota, 32 have pet exercise areas, 34 have vending machines. Check each listing for the full amenity list.

Help Us Improve Our Rest Stop Database

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Data updated July 2026