Cozad Rest Area Westbound – I-80

On I-80 westbound near Cozad in Dawson County, Nebraska, Cozad Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next westbound stop is Brady Rest Area – Westbound, 33 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-80 Westbound

Brady Rest Area – Westbound33 mi ahead by the mile markers · Nebraska · Mile marker 194

Previous westbound stop: Kearney Rest Area – Westbound · 43 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking7Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on I-80 near Cozad, Nebraska, can take a break at the Cozad Rest Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Nebraska Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-80, near Cozad in Dawson County. The recorded position is around mile marker 227.46. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 231 and before exit 222. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Cozad Rest Area – Eastbound, on the other side of the highway.

The next westbound stop is Brady Rest Area – Westbound, about 33 miles further along I-80.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 7 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

Nebraska's rest area rules set a maximum stay of 10 hours and state that overnight camping or parking is prohibited. Parking on ramps extending onto the mainline shoulder is prohibited. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NDOT Rest Area Rules and Regulations (guidance document) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 40.811500, -99.900800. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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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 Cozad. 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.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

Nebraska's rest area rules set a maximum stay of 10 hours and state that overnight camping or parking is prohibited. Parking on ramps extending onto the mainline shoulder is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-80?

Brady Rest Area – Westbound, about 33 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.