Adair Rest Area Eastbound – I-80

On I-80 eastbound near Adair in Adair County, Iowa, Adair Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces, plus 33 car spaces. The next eastbound stop is Mitchellville Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-80.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: Underwood Welcome Center ≈ 62 mi along I-80Next: Mitchellville Rest Area ≈ 66 mi along I-80

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-80.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking33Reported spaces
Truck parking12Reported spaces

Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ RV dump station✓ Wi-Fi

Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-80 near Adair, Iowa, can take a break at the Adair Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-80, near Adair in Adair County. It is listed near mile marker 81.

Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Adair Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

If you would rather drive on, Mitchellville Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 66 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Iowa DOT lists 33 automobile parking spaces and 12 truck parking spaces for this direction.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • RV dump station
  • Wi-Fi

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.496026, -94.561702. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-80 Eastbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 80 near Adair. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

Iowa DOT lists 12 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 walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Mitchellville Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.