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US-53: Independence Rest Area
US-53: Independence Rest Area is a rest area on US-53 in Minnesota near Hermantown. Mapped amenities include restrooms. After this, northbound drivers reach Anchor Lake Rest Area about 29 miles later. It is about 142 miles (straight line) from Minneapolis, MN.
| Highway | US-53 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | Hermantown, St. Louis County, Minnesota Directions (46.9598, -92.4612) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | No count on record |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Minnesota Department of Transportation |
Sources: amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026); highway matched with Natural Earth road data. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on US-53
Heading northbound
Anchor Lake Rest Area
about 29 miles · Rest area near Cotton
Heading southbound
New Auburn Rest Area 33
about 145 miles · Rest area in Wisconsin
How long can you stay?
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
Source: MnDOT rest area policy. Rules and closures in Minnesota
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Thompson Hill Travel Information Center Welcome center10 truck spaces
- Floodwood Rest Area Rest area8 truck spaces
- Culkin Rest Area Rest area11 truck spaces
- Superior Rest Area 23 Rest area21 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is US-53: Independence Rest Area?
On US-53 near Hermantown in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Does US-53: Independence Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after US-53: Independence Rest Area?
Northbound: Anchor Lake Rest Area, about 29 miles. Southbound: New Auburn Rest Area 33, about 145 miles.
Can you sleep at US-53: Independence Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
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