Solomon Rest Area Westbound – I-70
I-70 westbound travelers near Solomon in Abilene County, Kansas, can pull in at Solomon Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next westbound stop is Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound, 41 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-70 Westbound
Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound41 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 224Previous westbound stop: Paxico Rest Area – Westbound · 71 mi back by the mile markers
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
Solomon Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on I-70 near Solomon in Kansas. Closures are announced by the Kansas Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-70 near Solomon in Abilene County. It is listed near mile marker 265. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 266 and before exit 260. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
If you would rather drive on, Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 41 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
38.927741, -97.394646
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-70 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Solomon.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound, about 41 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.