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Emporia Service Area
Emporia Service Area is a service plaza with food and fuel on I-35 serving both directions in Kansas near Emporia. It has 17 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms. The next stop north is I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175, about 49 miles on. Topeka, KS is the closest big city, about 48 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-35 · both directions |
|---|---|
| Location | Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas Directions (38.4710, -96.1849) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 17 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Toll road | Kansas Turnpike |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading northbound
I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175
about 49 miles · Rest area near Homewood
Heading southbound
I-35 Rest Area near Cottonwood Falls
about 24 miles · Rest area near Cottonwood Falls
Can you sleep here?
Kansas rules allow an overnight rest here (up to 24 hours).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Emporia Service Area?
On I-35 serving both directions near Emporia in Lyon County, Kansas. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Emporia Service Area serve?
Both directions of I-35.
Does Emporia Service Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Emporia Service Area?
Northbound: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 175, about 49 miles. Southbound: I-35 Rest Area near Cottonwood Falls, about 24 miles.
Can you sleep at Emporia Service Area?
Kansas rules allow an overnight rest here (up to 24 hours).
Is there truck parking at Emporia Service Area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 17 spaces for trucks.
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