I-35 rest stops in Missouri
Driving I-35 through Missouri, you pass 8 rest stops we know of, at 6 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. Plan ahead between Lathrop (RA) Rest Area and Coffey (TPF) Rest Area: that gap is 47 miles. The FHWA survey counted 138 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Kearney (TPF) Rest Area to Eagleville Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 22 | Kearney | – | 15 | – |
| Lathrop Rest Area (RA) | NB | 34 | Lathrop | Yes | 9 | 12 mi |
| Lathrop (RA) Rest Area | SB | 34 | Lathrop | – | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Coffey (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 81 | Coffey | – | 15 | 47 mi |
| Coffey (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 81 | Coffey | – | 15 | < 1 mi |
| I-35 Rest Area near Bethany | – | – | Bethany | – | – | ≈ 28 mi |
| Eagleville (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 110 | Eagleville | No | 30 | ≈ 4.6 mi |
| Eagleville Welcome Center | SB | 112 | Eagleville | Yes | 42 | 2 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 Eagleville Welcome Center and the last is Kearney (TPF) Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Eagleville Welcome Center · mile 112
- I-35 Rest Area near Bethany · direction not confirmed
- Coffey (TPF) Rest Area · mile 81
- Lathrop (RA) Rest Area · mile 34
- Kearney (TPF) Rest Area · mile 22
Can you sleep at rest stops in Missouri?
Neither Missouri law nor the state DOT website sets an hour limit for rest areas, as far as we found. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Setting up camp outside your vehicle is not accepted.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Missouri rest areas (state DOT)
I-35 beyond Missouri
Southbound, I-35 continues in Kansas. Northbound, it continues in Iowa. All I-35 rest stops · All rest areas in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-35 in Missouri?
8 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable northbound and 5 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-35 in Missouri?
About 47 miles, between Lathrop (RA) Rest Area near Lathrop and Coffey (TPF) Rest Area near Coffey.
Is there a welcome center on I-35 in Missouri?
Yes: Eagleville Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-35 rest stops in Missouri have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 8 stops, for example Lathrop Rest Area (RA) and Eagleville Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-35 rest stops in Missouri?
We found no statewide hour limit in Missouri. Follow the signs posted at each site.