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I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100
You will find I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 on I-35 (southbound) by Elkhart, Iowa, around mile marker 100. Truckers get 20 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop south is I-35 Rest Area near Buffalo (historical), about 43 miles on. Des Moines, IA is the closest big city, about 16 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-35 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 100 |
| Location | Elkhart, Polk County, Iowa Directions (41.8306, -93.5706) |
| Amenities | Not in our sources yet. |
| Truck parking | 20 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
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
Heading northbound
I-35 Rest Area at Mile 120
about 20 miles · Rest area near Roland
Other side of the highway: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 (Northbound).
Overnight parking
No hour limit in Iowa state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
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 southbound at mile 100 near Elkhart in Polk County, Iowa. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100 serve?
Southbound 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?
Southbound: I-35 Rest Area near Buffalo (historical), about 43 miles. Northbound: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 120, about 20 miles.
Can you sleep at I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
No hour limit in Iowa state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
Is there truck parking at I-35 Rest Area at Mile 100?
Yes, 20 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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