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Straight River Rest Area
Straight River Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 southbound in Minnesota, at mile 35 near Hope. A federal truck parking survey counted 13 spaces for big rigs here. After this, southbound drivers reach Iowa Welcome Center about 40 miles later. The nearest large city is Rochester, MN, 39 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-35 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 35 |
| Location | Hope, Steele County, Minnesota Directions (43.9865, -93.2576) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 13 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading southbound
Iowa Welcome Center
about 40 miles · Welcome center in Iowa
Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 498 mi
Heading northbound
Straight River Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Hope
Other side of the highway: Straight River Rest Area (Northbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
Rule: MnDOT rest area policy. Rules and closures in Minnesota
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 Straight River Rest Area?
On I-35 southbound at mile 35 near Hope in Steele County, Minnesota.
Which direction does Straight River Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-35. Traffic the other way uses Straight River Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Straight River Rest Area?
Southbound: Iowa Welcome Center, about 40 miles. Northbound: Straight River Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Straight River Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
Is there truck parking at Straight River Rest Area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 13 spaces for trucks.
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