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I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79
I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 sits on I-29 near Missouri Valley in Harrison County (mile 79), northbound. It has 13 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, accessible restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, northbound drivers reach Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only) about 14 miles later. The nearest large city is Omaha, NE, 22 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-29 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 79 |
| Location | Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa Directions (41.5840, -95.9417) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 13 spaces (FHWA survey) |
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-29
Heading northbound
Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only)
about 14 miles · Rest area near Logan
Heading southbound
I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood
about 40 miles · Rest area near Glenwood
Other side of the highway: I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 (Southbound).
Overnight parking
Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Iowa has no statewide one that we found.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- I-680 (Iowa) Rest Area at Mile 16 Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 6 truck spaces
- I-680 (Iowa) Rest Area near Loveland Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 6 truck spaces
- I-80 Rest Area at Mile 19 Rest area16 truck spaces
- I-80 Rest Area at Mile 19 Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 15 truck spaces
- I-80 Rest Area near Avoca Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
On I-29 northbound at mile 79 near Missouri Valley in Harrison County, Iowa. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 serve?
Northbound traffic on I-29. Traffic the other way uses I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79.
Does I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones.
How far is the next rest stop after I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Northbound: Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only), about 14 miles. Southbound: I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood, about 40 miles.
Can you sleep at I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
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 79?
Yes, 13 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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