Paxico Rest Area Westbound – I-70

On I-70 westbound near Paxico in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Paxico Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next westbound stop is Goodland Rest Area – Westbound, 329 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Next rest stop on I-70 Westbound

Goodland Rest Area – Westbound329 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 7

Previous westbound stop: Topeka Service Area · about 33 mi back (straight line)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking14Reported 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✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on I-70 near Paxico, Kansas, can take a break at the Paxico Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Kansas Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-70 near Paxico in Wabaunsee County. It is listed near mile marker 336.

If you would rather drive on, Goodland Rest Area – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 329 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 39.060191, -96.121412. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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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 Paxico.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

How long can I park here?

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 on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Goodland Rest Area – Westbound, about 329 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.