Rest Stops NearbyI-35 rest stops in Kansas
We list 8 rest stops on I-35 in Kansas, at 7 locations. That includes 4 service plazas with food and fuel. The longest stretch without a stop is about 49 miles, between Emporia Service Area and I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175. The FHWA survey counted 108 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Sumner County Rest Area to I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner County Rest Area | NB | – | Caldwell | Yes | – | – |
| Belle Plaine Service Area | – | – | Belle Plaine | Yes | – | ≈ 27 mi |
| Towanda Service Area | Both | – | Towanda | Yes | 65 | ≈ 38 mi |
| Matfield Green Service Area | – | – | Cottonwood Falls | – | – | ≈ 36 mi |
| I-35 Rest Area near Cottonwood Falls | – | – | Cottonwood Falls | – | – | ≈ 15 mi |
| Emporia Service Area | Both | – | Emporia | Yes | 17 | ≈ 24 mi |
| I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175 | NB | 175 | Homewood | – | 13 | ≈ 49 mi |
| I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175 | SB | 175 | Homewood | – | 13 | < 1 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175 and the last is Sumner County Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175 · mile 175
- Emporia Service Area
- I-35 Rest Area near Cottonwood Falls · direction not confirmed
- Matfield Green Service Area · direction not confirmed
- Towanda Service Area
- Belle Plaine Service Area · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Kansas?
Overnight stays allowed
You may stay one night. Stays longer than 24 hours are not allowed.
Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
Official list: Kansas rest areas (state DOT)
I-35 beyond Kansas
Southbound, I-35 continues in Oklahoma. Northbound, it continues in Missouri. All I-35 rest stops · All rest areas in Kansas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-35 in Kansas?
8 rest stops in our list: 7 reachable northbound and 6 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-35 in Kansas?
About 49 miles, between Emporia Service Area near Emporia and I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175 near Homewood.
Which I-35 rest stops in Kansas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 8 stops, for example Sumner County Rest Area, Belle Plaine Service Area and Towanda Service Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-35 rest stops in Kansas?
You may stay one night. Stays longer than 24 hours are not allowed. (K.A.R. 36-32-2)