Rest Stops NearbyUS-36 rest stops in Kansas
Driving US-36 through Kansas, you pass 2 rest stops we know of. Plan ahead between US-36 Rest Area near Atwood and US-36 Rest Area near Seneca: that gap is roughly 312 miles.
Eastbound: US-36 Rest Area near Atwood to US-36 Rest Area near Seneca
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-36 Rest Area near Atwood | – | – | Atwood | – | – | – |
| US-36 Rest Area near Seneca | – | – | Seneca | – | – | ≈ 312 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-36 Rest Area near Seneca. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- US-36 Rest Area near Seneca · direction not confirmed
- US-36 Rest Area near Atwood · direction not confirmed
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)
US-36 beyond Kansas
Westbound, US-36 continues in Colorado. Eastbound, it continues in Missouri. All US-36 rest stops · All rest areas in Kansas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-36 in Kansas?
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-36 in Kansas?
About 312 miles, between US-36 Rest Area near Atwood near Atwood and US-36 Rest Area near Seneca near Seneca.
Can you sleep at US-36 rest stops in Kansas?
You may stay one night. Stays longer than 24 hours are not allowed. (K.A.R. 36-32-2)