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I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49
You will find I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49 on I-70 (eastbound) by Colby, Kansas, around mile marker 49. Truckers get 10 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-70 Rest Area at Mile 97 about 50 miles later. The nearest large city is Aurora, CO, 197 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-70 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 49 |
| Location | Colby, Thomas County, Kansas Directions (39.3656, -101.1559) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 10 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-70
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 97
about 50 miles · Rest area near Grainfield
Food and fuel: Topeka Service Area, about 853 mi
Heading westbound
Goodland Rest Area
about 42 miles · Rest area near Goodland
Other side of the highway: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48 (Westbound).
How long can you stay?
A night's sleep in your vehicle is allowed in Kansas, for up to 24 hours.
Based on K.A.R. 36-32-2. Kansas overview
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Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49?
On I-70 eastbound at mile 49 near Colby in Thomas County, Kansas. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49 serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses I-70 Rest Area at Mile 48.
Does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49?
Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 97, about 50 miles. Westbound: Goodland Rest Area, about 42 miles.
Can you sleep at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 49?
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 49?
10 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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