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I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100
I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 sits on I-35 near Elkhart in Polk County (mile 100), northbound. Truckers get 20 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Heading north, the next one is I-35 Rest Area at Mile 120 in roughly 20 miles. It is about 16 miles (straight line) from Des Moines, IA.
| Highway | I-35 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 100 |
| Location | Elkhart, Polk County, Iowa Directions (41.8306, -93.5706) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 20 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading northbound
I-35 Rest Area at Mile 120
about 20 miles · Rest area near Roland
Heading southbound
I-35 Rest Area near Buffalo (historical)
about 43 miles · Rest area near Buffalo (historical)
Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 338 mi
Other side of the highway: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 (Southbound).
Overnight parking
Iowa sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 24 truck spaces
- I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 22 truck spaces
- I-80 Rest Area near Mitchellville Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
On I-35 northbound at mile 100 near Elkhart in Polk County, Iowa. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 serve?
Northbound traffic on I-35. Traffic the other way uses I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100.
How far is the next rest stop after I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
Northbound: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 120, about 20 miles. Southbound: I-35 Rest Area near Buffalo (historical), about 43 miles.
Can you sleep at I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
Iowa sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.
Is there truck parking at I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
20 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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