WaKeeney Rest Area Westbound – I-70
Looking for a break on I-70 westbound near Wakeeny in Trego County, Kansas? WaKeeney Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next westbound stop is Grainfield Rest Area – Westbound, 36 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-70 Westbound
Grainfield Rest Area – Westbound36 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 97Previous westbound stop: Ellsworth Rest Area – Westbound · 91 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
The WaKeeney Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Wakeeny, 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 westbound side of I-70 near Wakeeny in Trego County. It is listed near mile marker 133. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 135 and before exit 128. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, WaKeeney Rest Area – Eastbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next westbound stop is Grainfield Rest Area – Westbound, about 36 miles further along I-70.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
38.996673, -99.788990
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-70 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 70 near Wakeeny. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-70?
Grainfield Rest Area – Westbound, about 36 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.