Rest areaI-35 · Northbound

Lathrop Rest Area (RA)

Lathrop Rest Area (RA) sits on I-35 near Lathrop in Clinton County (mile 34), northbound. Truckers get 9 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. The next stop north is Coffey (TPF) Rest Area, about 48 miles on. East Independence, MO is the closest big city, about 26 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	I-35 · Northbound
Mile marker	34
Location	Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri Directions (39.4750, -94.3112)
Amenities	Restrooms
Truck parking	9 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 northbound

Coffey (TPF) Rest Area
about 48 miles · Rest area near Coffey

Heading southbound

Kearney (TPF) Rest Area
12 miles · Rest area near Kearney

Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 149 mi

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

Sleeping in your car here

Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Missouri has no statewide one that we found.

Rules and closures in Missouri

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Dearborn (RA) Rest Area Rest area

I-29 NB · Mile 27 · Dearborn · about 25 mi

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

I-29 SB · Mile 27 · Dearborn · about 25 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 Rest Area (RA)?

On I-35 northbound at mile 34 near Lathrop in Clinton County, Missouri. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.

Which direction does Lathrop Rest Area (RA) serve?

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

Does Lathrop Rest Area (RA) have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here.

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

Northbound: Coffey (TPF) Rest Area, about 48 miles. Southbound: Kearney (TPF) Rest Area, 12 miles.

Can you sleep at Lathrop Rest Area (RA)?

Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Missouri has no statewide one that we found.

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

9 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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