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I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224
You will find I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 on I-70 (eastbound) by Ellsworth, Kansas, around mile marker 224. Truckers get 8 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. After this, eastbound drivers reach Blue River Rest Area about 468 miles later. Wichita, KS is the closest big city, about 91 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-70 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 224 |
| Location | Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas Directions (38.8566, -98.1224) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 8 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading eastbound
Blue River Rest Area
about 468 miles · Rest area in Nebraska
Food and fuel: Topeka Service Area, about 675 mi
Heading westbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Ellsworth
Other side of the highway: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 (Westbound).
How long can you stay?
Kansas rules allow an overnight rest here (up to 24 hours).
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161 Rest area5 truck spaces
- US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161 Rest area5 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224?
On I-70 eastbound at mile 224 near Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224.
Does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224?
Eastbound: Blue River Rest Area, about 468 miles. Westbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224?
Kansas rules allow an overnight rest here (up to 24 hours).
Is there truck parking at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224?
Yes, 8 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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