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Iowa Welcome Center
You will find Iowa Welcome Center on I-35 (southbound) by Northwood, Iowa, around mile marker 214. A federal truck parking survey counted 34 spaces for big rigs here. Mapped amenities include travel information. After this, southbound drivers reach I-35 Rest Area near Northwood about 3.3 miles later. It is about 60 miles (straight line) from Rochester, MN.
| Highway | I-35 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 214 |
| Location | Northwood, Worth County, Iowa Directions (43.4455, -93.3542) |
| Amenities | Travel information |
| Truck parking | 34 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading southbound
I-35 Rest Area near Northwood
about 3.3 miles · Rest area near Northwood
Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 459 mi
Heading northbound
Albert Lea Travel Information Center
about 5.6 miles · Welcome center in Minnesota
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
- Hayward Rest Area Rest area14 truck spaces
- Oakland Woods Rest Area Rest area10 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iowa Welcome Center?
On I-35 southbound at mile 214 near Northwood in Worth County, Iowa. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Iowa Welcome Center serve?
Southbound traffic on I-35.
How far is the next rest stop after Iowa Welcome Center?
Southbound: I-35 Rest Area near Northwood, about 3.3 miles. Northbound: Albert Lea Travel Information Center, about 5.6 miles.
Can you sleep at Iowa Welcome Center?
Iowa sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.
Is there truck parking at Iowa Welcome Center?
34 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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