Ottawa Rest Area Southbound – I-35
I-35 southbound travelers near Homewood in Franklin County, Kansas, can pull in at Ottawa Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces.
Next rest stop on I-35 Southbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no southbound rest stop on I-35 listed within the next 100 miles or so. Plan a break here, or check the highway signs for service areas ahead.
Previous southbound stop: Kearney Truck Parking – Southbound · about 90 mi back (estimated)
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Ottawa Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-35 near Homewood in Kansas. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Kansas Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-35, near Homewood in Franklin County. It is listed near mile marker 175. Southbound, you reach it after exit 176; the next exit after the rest area is exit 170. 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 Ottawa Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
38.527562, -95.405906
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Homewood. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.