Mitchellville Rest Area Eastbound – I-80

Looking for a break on I-80 eastbound near Mitchellville in Polk County, Iowa? Mitchellville Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 24 spaces, plus 47 car spaces. The next eastbound stop is Grinnell Rest Area, about 33 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: Adair Rest Area ≈ 66 mi along I-80Next: Grinnell Rest Area ≈ 33 mi along I-80

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

Reported parking capacity

Car parking47Reported spaces
Truck parking24Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: Family restroom, RV dump station.

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Mitchellville Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Mitchellville, Iowa. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-80, near Mitchellville in Polk County. It is listed near mile marker 147.

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

The next eastbound stop is Grinnell Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-80.

Parking and amenities

There are 47 car spaces and 24 truck spaces according to Iowa DOT.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: family restroom, RV dump station.

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.679673, -93.394695. 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 Mitchellville. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

Iowa DOT lists 24 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?

Grinnell Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.