Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-90 · Eastbound
Hayward Rest Area
You will find Hayward Rest Area on I-90 (eastbound) by Hayward, Minnesota, around mile marker 162. It has 14 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. The next stop east is High Forest Rest Area, about 40 miles on. The nearest large city is Rochester, MN, 47 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-90 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 162 |
| Location | Hayward, Freeborn County, Minnesota Directions (43.6695, -93.2841) |
| Amenities | No amenities on record for this site yet. |
| Truck parking | 14 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-90
Heading eastbound
High Forest Rest Area
about 40 miles · Rest area near Stewartville
Food and fuel: TW Belvidere Oasis, about 332 mi
Heading westbound
Blue Earth Rest Area
about 43 miles · Rest area near Blue Earth
How long can you stay?
Maximum stay: 4 hours (10 for trucks), set by Minnesota.
Legal source: MnDOT rest area policy. More on Minnesota rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Albert Lea Travel Information Center Welcome centerRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 29 truck spaces
- Iowa Welcome Center Welcome centerTravel information 34 truck spaces
- I-35 Rest Area near Northwood Rest area
- Straight River Rest Area Rest area13 truck spaces
- Straight River Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 31 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hayward Rest Area?
On I-90 eastbound at mile 162 near Hayward in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does Hayward Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-90.
How far is the next rest stop after Hayward Rest Area?
Eastbound: High Forest Rest Area, about 40 miles. Westbound: Blue Earth Rest Area, about 43 miles.
Can you sleep at Hayward Rest Area?
Maximum stay: 4 hours (10 for trucks), set by Minnesota.
Is there truck parking at Hayward Rest Area?
14 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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