McPherson Rest Area Northbound – I-135

On I-135 northbound near McPherson in McPherson County, Kansas, McPherson Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-135 Northbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no northbound rest stop on I-135 listed within the next 100 miles or so. Plan a break here, or check the highway signs for service areas ahead.

Previous northbound stop: Harvey County Rest Area – Northbound · 45 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Picnic tables, 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 north on I-135 near McPherson, Kansas, can take a break at the McPherson Rest Area. Closures are announced by the Kansas Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-135, near McPherson in McPherson County. The recorded position is around mile marker 68. Northbound, you reach it after exit 65; the next exit after the rest area is exit 72. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use McPherson Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Time limits and overnight parking

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

38.481905, -97.620381

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-135 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 135 near McPherson. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.