Rest areaI-35 · Northbound

Kettle River Rest Area

Kettle River Rest Area sits on I-35 near Askov in Pine County (mile 198), northbound. Truckers get 10 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, northbound drivers reach Culkin Rest Area about 28 miles later. It is about 88 miles (straight line) from Minneapolis, MN.

Highway	I-35 · Northbound
Mile marker	198
Location	Askov, Pine County, Minnesota Directions (46.2115, -92.8383)
Amenities	Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables
Truck parking	10 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

Culkin Rest Area
about 28 miles · Rest area near Mahtowa

Heading southbound

Forest Lake Rest Area
about 67 miles · Rest area near Forest Lake

Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 665 mi

Overnight parking

Minnesota allows 4 hours at a rest area (10 for trucks).

Source: MnDOT rest area policy. Rules and closures in Minnesota

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kettle River Rest Area?

On I-35 northbound at mile 198 near Askov in Pine County, Minnesota. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.

Which direction does Kettle River Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-35.

Does Kettle River Rest Area have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here.

How far is the next rest stop after Kettle River Rest Area?

Northbound: Culkin Rest Area, about 28 miles. Southbound: Forest Lake Rest Area, about 67 miles.

Can you sleep at Kettle River Rest Area?

Minnesota allows 4 hours at a rest area (10 for trucks).

Is there truck parking at Kettle River Rest Area?

Yes, there are 10 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).

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