Mitchellville Rest Area Westbound – I-80
Looking for a break on I-80 westbound near Mitchellville in Polk County, Iowa? Mitchellville Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces, plus 54 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Adair Rest Area, about 67 miles further along I-80.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Not available: 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 westbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Mitchellville, Iowa. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-80 near Mitchellville in Polk County. The recorded position is around mile marker 147.
Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Mitchellville Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
The next westbound stop is Adair Rest Area, about 67 miles further along I-80.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 54 spaces for cars and 22 for trucks (Iowa DOT).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Pet area
- Vending machines
- Public phone
- Wi-Fi
Listed as not available: RV dump station.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 41.681321, -93.390114. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-80 Westbound?
Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 80 near Mitchellville. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
Iowa DOT lists 22 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms and drinking water?
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?
Adair Rest Area, about 67 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.