Albert Lea Travel Information Center Northbound – I-35

I-35 northbound travelers near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, Minnesota, can pull in at Albert Lea Travel Information Center. Reported truck parking: 29 spaces. The next northbound stop is Straight River Rest Area, about 34 miles further along I-35.

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

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Next: Straight River Rest Area ≈ 34 mi along I-35

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-35.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking29Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this travel information center

Albert Lea Travel Information Center is a stop for northbound travelers on I-35 near Albert Lea in Minnesota. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The travel information center sits on the northbound side of I-35 near Albert Lea in Freeborn County. It is listed near mile marker 1.

If you would rather drive on, Straight River Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 34 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Public phone

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

How long can you stay?

In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Signs posted at the travel information center take precedence. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 43.516192, -93.352803. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-35 is this travel information center on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Albert Lea.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 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.

Can I stay overnight at this travel information center?

In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-35?

Straight River Rest Area, about 34 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.