Kansas Turnpike service plazas

The Kansas Turnpike runs from Oklahoma through Wichita and Topeka to Kansas City. Its service areas sit in the median and serve both directions. We list 6 stops along it.

Official list with restaurants and fuel brands: Kansas Turnpike Authority

From west to east

Belle Plaine Service Area Service plaza

I-35 · Belle Plaine

Restrooms
Towanda Service Area Service plaza

I-35 (both directions) · Towanda

Restrooms 65 truck spaces
Matfield Green Service Area Service plaza

I-35 · Cottonwood Falls
Emporia Service Area Service plaza

I-35 (both directions) · Emporia

Restrooms 17 truck spaces
Topeka Service Area Service plaza

I-70 (both directions) · Topeka

61 truck spaces
Lawrence Service Area Service plaza

I-70 (both directions) · Eudora

80 truck spaces

Can you sleep at rest stops in Kansas?

Overnight stays allowed

You may stay one night. Stays longer than 24 hours are not allowed.

Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.

Official list: Kansas rest areas (state DOT)

Frequently asked questions

How many service plazas are on the Kansas Turnpike?

The Kansas Turnpike Authority lists 6. We have 6 of them mapped with location.

What is the longest gap between stops on the Kansas Turnpike?

About 60 miles, between Emporia Service Area and Topeka Service Area.