Ellsworth Rest Area Eastbound – I-70

Looking for a break on I-70 eastbound near Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas? Ellsworth Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 8 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Paxico Rest Area – Eastbound, 112 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-70 Eastbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 112 miles eastbound on I-70. Plan a break here if you need one.

Paxico Rest Area – Eastbound112 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 336

Previous eastbound stop: WaKeeney Rest Area – Eastbound · 92 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking8Reported 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✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Ellsworth Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Ellsworth, 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

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-70 near Ellsworth in Ellsworth County. The recorded position is around mile marker 224. It is right by exit 225. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

The westbound lanes have their own facility, Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

The next eastbound stop is Paxico Rest Area – Eastbound, about 112 miles further along I-70.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 8 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

38.856590, -98.122400

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-70 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 70 near Ellsworth. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Where is the next rest stop?

Paxico Rest Area – Eastbound, about 112 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.