Rest Stops NearbyWelcome centerI-25 · Northbound
La Bajada Welcome Center
La Bajada Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-25 northbound in New Mexico, at mile 269 near Santa Fe. Truckers get 14 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, northbound drivers reach Ft. Union Rest Area 107 miles later. Albuquerque, NM is the closest big city, about 42 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-25 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 269 |
| Location | Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico Directions (35.5277, -106.1565) |
| Amenities | Not in our sources yet. |
| Truck parking | 14 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | New Mexico Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-25
Heading northbound
Ft. Union Rest Area
107 miles · Rest area near Watrous
Heading southbound
I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas
about 49 miles · Rest area near Las Vegas
Can you sleep here?
Maximum stay: 24 hours, set by New Mexico.
Based on NMSA § 67-8-22. All New Mexico rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is La Bajada Welcome Center?
On I-25 northbound at mile 269 near Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does La Bajada Welcome Center serve?
Northbound traffic on I-25.
How far is the next rest stop after La Bajada Welcome Center?
Northbound: Ft. Union Rest Area, 107 miles. Southbound: I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas, about 49 miles.
Can you sleep at La Bajada Welcome Center?
Maximum stay: 24 hours, set by New Mexico.
Is there truck parking at La Bajada Welcome Center?
14 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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