Onawa Rest Area Southbound – I-29

On I-29 southbound near Onawa in Monona County, Iowa, Onawa Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces, plus 25 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Missouri Valley Rest Area, about 31 miles further along I-29.

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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 (Southbound)

Previous: Sergeant Bluff Welcome Center ≈ 29 mi along I-29Next: Missouri Valley Rest Area ≈ 31 mi along I-29

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-29.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking25Reported spaces
Truck parking15Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ RV dump station✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: Family restroom.

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading south on I-29 near Onawa, Iowa, can take a break at the Onawa Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-29 near Onawa in Monona County. The recorded position is around mile marker 110.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Onawa Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop is Missouri Valley Rest Area, about 31 miles further along I-29.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 25 spaces for cars and 15 for trucks (Iowa DOT).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • RV dump station
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: family restroom.

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.992456, -96.111671. 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-29 Southbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 29 near Onawa. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

Iowa DOT lists 15 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 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-29?

Missouri Valley Rest Area, about 31 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.