Minnesota I-35 Mile 1 (North) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Albert Lea Welcome Center, on I-35 at mile marker 1 northbound, near Albert Lea, Minnesota. 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 Albert Lea Welcome Center.

Amenities at the Albert Lea Welcome Center

The Albert Lea Welcome Center, located along I-35, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include on-site restrooms, phones for making calls, picnic tables for enjoying meals, designated pet run, disability-friendly facilities, snack and beverage vending options, and visitor information to assist with trip planning.

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	No
Vending Machines	Yes
Wifi	No
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	Yes
RV Dump Station	No
Phone Number	-
Notes	-

Albert Lea Welcome Center Driving Directions

Use the links below to jump to your favorite GPS app and navigate to Albert Lea Welcome Center:

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 43.515773, Longitude: -93.352923

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Rest Areas Nearby Albert Lea Welcome Center

In the section below, you'll find a list of 20 rest areas within a 98-mile radius of the Albert Lea Welcome Center Minnesota. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Top of Iowa Welcome Center	Iowa	Interstate 35	-	4.8
Hayward Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	11.2
Oakland Woods Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	15.6
Turnout	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	23.4
Turnout	Iowa	Interstate 35	North	23.5
Straight River Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	South	32.9
Straight River Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	North	33.0
Blue Earth Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	39.3
Blue Earth Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	39.6
High Forest Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	43.6
Dows Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	-	58.5
Marion Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	61.4
Heath Creek Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	North	64.7
New Market Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 35	South	71.6
Enterprise Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	80.2
Des Moines River Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	West	83.9
Clear Lake Rest Area	Minnesota	Interstate 90	East	87.0
Prairie Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	96.2
Story City Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	North	96.4
Story City Rest Area	Iowa	Interstate 35	South	97.7

Gas Stations Nearby Albert Lea Welcome Center

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

BP in Northwood, IA (4.7 miles)
Address: 700 DIAMOND JO LN, Northwood, IA 50459, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Restrooms.
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Kum & Go in Northwood, IA (4.9 miles)
Address: 818 Hwy 105, Northwood, IA 50459, USA
Comments: Operating around the clock
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel, E85, UNL88. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, ATM, Lotto, Beer, Wine.
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Freeborn County Coop in Albert Lea, MN (7.7 miles)
Address: 1840 Margaretha Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel, E85, UNL88. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
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Casey's in Northwood, IA (8.2 miles)
Address: 1018th St N, Northwood, IA 50459, USA
Services: Offers Regular. Has Air Pump, ATM, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Propane, Restrooms.
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Clark in Albert Lea, MN (8.9 miles)
Address: 701 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Restrooms, Air Pump.
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Kwik Trip in Albert Lea, MN (9.0 miles)
Address: 906 Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Comments: Open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Premium, Diesel, UNL88. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Korner Mart in Albert Lea, MN (9.2 miles)
Address: 901 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms.
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Freeborn County Coop in Albert Lea, MN (9.3 miles)
Address: 302 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Diesel, E85. Has Pay At Pump, Air Pump.
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Shell in Albert Lea, MN (9.3 miles)
Address: 116 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Car Wash, Restaurant, Air Pump, ATM.
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Kwik Trip in Albert Lea, MN (9.4 miles)
Address: 1210 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Premium, Diesel, UNL88. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »

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