Emporia Service Area – I-35
Looking for a break on I-35 in Kansas? Emporia Service Area is along the way. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces.
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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Emporia Service Area is a stop on I-35 in Kansas, reachable from both directions. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Kansas Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
The rest area is accessible from both directions of I-35.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
Kansas does not allow parking at a rest area for more than 24 hours; trucks must use the parking marked for them. Kansas Turnpike service areas may have different rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 38.471009, -96.184857. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Kansas does not allow parking at a rest area for more than 24 hours; trucks must use the parking marked for them. Kansas Turnpike service areas may have different rules. Posted signs on site apply.