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Rest areaI-80 · Westbound

Cozad Rest Area

You will find Cozad Rest Area on I-80 (westbound) by Cozad, Nebraska, around mile marker 227.5. Truckers get 7 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop west is Brady Rest Area, about 33 miles on. The nearest large city is Lincoln, NE, 169 miles in a straight line.

HighwayI-80 · Westbound
Mile marker227.5
LocationCozad, Dawson County, Nebraska
Directions (40.8115, -99.9008)
AmenitiesWe have no confirmed amenities for this stop.
Truck parking7 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-80

Heading westbound

Brady Rest Area
about 33 miles · Rest area near Brady

Heading eastbound

Kearney Rest Area
42 miles · Rest area near Kearney

Food and fuel: TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis, about 719 mi

Other side of the highway: Cozad Rest Area (Eastbound).

Sleeping in your car here

Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Nebraska prohibits overnight parking at rest areas. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Rule: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-312. Nebraska overview

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cozad Rest Area?

On I-80 westbound at mile 227.5 near Cozad in Dawson County, Nebraska. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.

Which direction does Cozad Rest Area serve?

Westbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses Cozad Rest Area.

How far is the next rest stop after Cozad Rest Area?

Westbound: Brady Rest Area, about 33 miles. Eastbound: Kearney Rest Area, 42 miles.

Can you sleep at Cozad Rest Area?

Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Nebraska prohibits overnight parking at rest areas. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Cozad Rest Area?

Yes, there are 7 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).

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