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I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139
I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 is a rest area on I-29 northbound in Iowa, at mile 139 near Sgt Bluff. A federal truck parking survey counted 14 spaces for big rigs here. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms and drinking water. After this, northbound drivers reach I-29 Rest Area at Mile 13 about 27 miles later. Omaha, NE is the closest big city, about 80 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-29 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 139 |
| Location | Sgt Bluff, Woodbury County, Iowa Directions (42.3746, -96.3528) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water |
| Truck parking | 14 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-29
Heading northbound
I-29 Rest Area at Mile 13
about 27 miles · Rest area in South Dakota
Heading southbound
I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff
about 7.7 miles · Rest area near Sergeant Bluff
Other side of the highway: I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 (Southbound).
How long can you stay?
Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Iowa has no statewide one that we found.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139?
On I-29 northbound at mile 139 near Sgt Bluff in Woodbury County, Iowa. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 serve?
Northbound traffic on I-29. Traffic the other way uses I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139.
Does I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139?
Northbound: I-29 Rest Area at Mile 13, about 27 miles. Southbound: I-29 Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff, about 7.7 miles.
Can you sleep at I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139?
Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Iowa has no statewide one that we found.
Is there truck parking at I-29 Rest Area at Mile 139?
Yes, 14 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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