Rest Stops NearbyUS-12 rest stops in Minnesota
We list 2 rest stops on US-12 in Minnesota. Plan ahead between US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area and US-12 Rest Area near Dassel: that gap is roughly 91 miles.
Eastbound: US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area to US-12 Rest Area near Dassel
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area | – | – | Appleton | – | – | – |
| US-12 Rest Area near Dassel | – | – | Dassel | – | – | ≈ 91 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving westbound
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with US-12 Rest Area near Dassel. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- US-12 Rest Area near Dassel · direction not confirmed
- US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Minnesota?
Time limit: 4 hours · trucks 10 hours
Where posted, stays are limited to 4 hours. Commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours.
Source: MnDOT rest area policy, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
US-12 beyond Minnesota
Westbound, US-12 continues in Montana. All US-12 rest stops · All rest areas in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-12 in Minnesota?
2 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable eastbound and 2 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-12 in Minnesota?
About 91 miles, between US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area near Appleton and US-12 Rest Area near Dassel near Dassel.
Can you sleep at US-12 rest stops in Minnesota?
Where posted, stays are limited to 4 hours. Commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours. (MnDOT rest area policy)