Rest areaI-35 · Southbound

Lathrop (RA) Rest Area

You will find Lathrop (RA) Rest Area on I-35 (southbound) by Lathrop, Missouri, around mile marker 34. A federal truck parking survey counted 12 spaces for big rigs here. After this, southbound drivers reach Kearney (TPF) Rest Area about 13 miles later. The nearest large city is East Independence, MO, 27 miles in a straight line.

Highway	I-35 · Southbound
Mile marker	34
Location	Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri Directions (39.4826, -94.3067)
Amenities	No facility data. A review below helps fill the gap.
Truck parking	12 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-35

Heading southbound

Kearney (TPF) Rest Area
about 13 miles · Rest area near Kearney

Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 150 mi

Heading northbound

Coffey (TPF) Rest Area
47 miles · Rest area near Coffey

Other side of the highway: Lathrop Rest Area (RA) (Northbound).

How long can you stay?

Missouri sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Dearborn (RA) Rest Area Rest area

I-29 NB · Mile 27 · Dearborn · about 26 mi

RestroomsPicnic tables 21 truck spaces
Dearborn (RA) Rest Area Rest area

I-29 SB · Mile 27 · Dearborn · about 26 mi

25 truck spaces
Platte City (TPF) Rest Area Rest area

I-29 SB · Mile 24 · Platte City · about 26 mi

15 truck spaces
St. Joesph (TPF) Rest Area Rest area

US-36 WB · Mile 112 · St. Joseph · about 28 mi

8 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lathrop (RA) Rest Area?

On I-35 southbound at mile 34 near Lathrop in Clinton County, Missouri. Use the Directions link for navigation.

Which direction does Lathrop (RA) Rest Area serve?

Southbound traffic on I-35. Traffic the other way uses Lathrop Rest Area (RA).

How far is the next rest stop after Lathrop (RA) Rest Area?

Southbound: Kearney (TPF) Rest Area, about 13 miles. Northbound: Coffey (TPF) Rest Area, 47 miles.

Can you sleep at Lathrop (RA) Rest Area?

Missouri sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Is there truck parking at Lathrop (RA) Rest Area?

12 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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