Grinnell Rest Area Westbound – I-80

On I-80 westbound near Grinnell in Jasper County, Iowa, Grinnell Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces, plus 59 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Mitchellville Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-80.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Westbound)

Previous: Victor Rest Area ≈ 28 mi along I-80Next: Mitchellville Rest Area ≈ 33 mi along I-80

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-80.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking59Reported spaces
Truck parking10Reported spaces

Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: RV dump station.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on I-80 near Grinnell, Iowa, can take a break at the Grinnell Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-80 near Grinnell in Jasper County. The recorded position is around mile marker 180.

The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Grinnell Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

If you would rather drive on, Mitchellville Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 33 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Iowa DOT lists 59 automobile parking spaces and 10 truck parking spaces for this direction.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: RV dump station.

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.696158, -92.772720. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-80 Westbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 80 near Grinnell. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

Iowa DOT lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

What is the next stop on I-80?

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