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I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48 sits on I-70 near Colby in Thomas County (mile 48), westbound. Truckers get 10 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. After this, westbound drivers reach Goodland Rest Area about 43 miles later. Aurora, CO is the closest big city, about 197 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-70 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 48 |
| Location | Colby, Thomas County, Kansas Directions (39.3667, -101.1501) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 10 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading westbound
Goodland Rest Area
about 43 miles · Rest area near Goodland
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 97
49 miles · Rest area near Grainfield
Food and fuel: Topeka Service Area, about 852 mi
Other side of the highway: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49 (Eastbound).
Can you sleep here?
A night's sleep in your vehicle is allowed in Kansas, for up to 24 hours.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-36 Rest Area near Atwood Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48?
On I-70 westbound at mile 48 near Colby in Thomas County, Kansas. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48 serve?
Westbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49.
Does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48?
Westbound: Goodland Rest Area, about 43 miles. Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 97, 49 miles.
Can you sleep at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48?
A night's sleep in your vehicle is allowed in Kansas, for up to 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48?
Yes, 10 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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