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I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147
I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 is a rest area on I-80 eastbound in Iowa, at mile 147 near Mitchellville. It has 24 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. On record: restrooms and drinking water. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-80 Rest Area near Mitchellville about 3.7 miles later. Des Moines, IA is the closest big city, about 12 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-80 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 147 |
| Location | Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa Directions (41.6804, -93.3955) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water |
| Truck parking | 24 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-80
Heading eastbound
I-80 Rest Area near Mitchellville
about 3.7 miles · Rest area near Mitchellville
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Heading westbound
I-80 Rest Area at Mile 80
about 67 miles · Rest area near Adair
Other side of the highway: I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 (Westbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Iowa leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
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Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147?
On I-80 eastbound at mile 147 near Mitchellville in Polk County, Iowa. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147.
Does I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147?
Eastbound: I-80 Rest Area near Mitchellville, about 3.7 miles. Westbound: I-80 Rest Area at Mile 80, about 67 miles.
Can you sleep at I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147?
Iowa leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
Is there truck parking at I-80 Rest Area at Mile 147?
Yes. The federal survey counted 24 spaces for trucks.
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