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I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79
I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 is a rest area on I-29 southbound in Iowa, at mile 79 near Missouri Valley. Truckers get 13 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. The next stop south is I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood, about 41 miles on. It is about 23 miles (straight line) from Omaha, NE.
| Highway | I-29 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 79 |
| Location | Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa Directions (41.5917, -95.9539) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 13 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 southbound
I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood
about 41 miles · Rest area near Glenwood
Heading northbound
Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only)
about 13 miles · Rest area near Logan
Other side of the highway: I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79 (Northbound).
How long can you stay?
Iowa sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.
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 southbound 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?
Southbound 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.
How far is the next rest stop after I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Southbound: I-29 Rest Area near Glenwood, about 41 miles. Northbound: Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only), about 13 miles.
Can you sleep at I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Iowa sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.
Is there truck parking at I-29 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Yes, there are 13 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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