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US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161
US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161 sits on US-81 near Bennington in Ottawa County (mile 161), northbound. Truckers get 5 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The nearest large city is Wichita, KS, 89 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | US-81 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 161 |
| Location | Bennington, Ottawa County, Kansas Directions (38.9630, -97.6412) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 5 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
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Heading northbound
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Heading southbound
US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Bennington
Other side of the highway: US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161 (Southbound).
Overnight parking
Overnight stays are fine in Kansas as long as you leave within 24 hours.
Legal source: K.A.R. 36-32-2. Kansas overview
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- I-70 Rest Area at Mile 265 Rest area12 truck spaces
- I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 Rest areaRestrooms 8 truck spaces
- I-70 Rest Area at Mile 224 Rest areaRestrooms 10 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161?
On US-81 northbound at mile 161 near Bennington in Ottawa County, Kansas. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161 serve?
Northbound traffic on US-81. Traffic the other way uses US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161.
How far is the next rest stop after US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Southbound: US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Overnight stays are fine in Kansas as long as you leave within 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at US-81 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Yes, 5 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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