Rest Stops NearbyI-29 rest stops in Iowa
We list 11 rest stops on I-29 in Iowa, at 8 locations. The biggest gap, about 40 miles, lies between I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood and I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79. Truck drivers find 83 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood to I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood | – | – | Glenwood | Yes | – | – |
| I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood | – | – | Glenwood | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 | NB | 79 | Missouri Valley | Yes | 13 | ≈ 40 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 | SB | 79 | Missouri Valley | Yes | 13 | < 1 mi |
| Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only) | – | – | Logan | No | – | ≈ 13 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 110 | SB | 110 | Onawa | Yes | 15 | ≈ 20 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 110 | NB | 110 | Onawa | Yes | 16 | < 1 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff | – | – | Sergeant Bluff | No | – | ≈ 26 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff | – | – | Sergeant Bluff | No | – | < 1 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 | NB | 139 | Sgt Bluff | Yes | 14 | ≈ 7.7 mi |
| I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 | SB | 139 | Sgt Bluff | Yes | 12 | < 1 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 and the last is I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 · mile 139
- I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff · direction not confirmed
- I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff · direction not confirmed
- I-29 Rest Area at Mile 110 · mile 110
- Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only) · direction not confirmed
- I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 · mile 79
- I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood · direction not confirmed
- I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Iowa?
We found no statewide hour limit for Iowa rest areas in state law or on the state DOT website. Sites can still post a limit at the entrance. Sleeping in the car is one thing; tents are another and not welcome.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Iowa rest areas (state DOT)
I-29 beyond Iowa
Southbound, I-29 continues in Missouri. Northbound, it continues in South Dakota. All I-29 rest stops · All rest areas in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-29 in Iowa?
11 rest stops in our list: 8 reachable northbound and 8 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-29 in Iowa?
About 40 miles, between I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood near Glenwood and I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 near Missouri Valley.
Which I-29 rest stops in Iowa have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 8 of the 11 stops, for example I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood, I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood and I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-29 rest stops in Iowa?
We found no statewide hour limit in Iowa. Follow the signs posted at each site.