Kearney Rest Area Westbound – I-80
On I-80 westbound near Kearney in Buffalo County, Nebraska, Kearney Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next westbound stop is Cozad Rest Area, about 43 miles further along I-80.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading west on I-80 near Kearney, Nebraska, can take a break at the Kearney Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Nebraska Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-80, near Kearney in Buffalo County. It is listed near mile marker 270.94.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Kearney Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
If you would rather drive on, Cozad Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 43 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.670780, -99.122240. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-80 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 80 near Kearney. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
What is the next stop on I-80?
Cozad Rest Area, about 43 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.