Underwood Welcome Center Eastbound – I-80
On I-80 eastbound near Underwood in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Underwood Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces, plus 24 car spaces. The next eastbound stop is Adair Rest Area, about 62 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
Drivers heading east on I-80 near Underwood, Iowa, can take a break at the Underwood Welcome Center. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-80, near Underwood in Pottawattamie County. The recorded position is around mile marker 19.
The westbound lanes have their own facility, Underwood Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next eastbound stop is Adair Rest Area, about 62 miles further along I-80.
Parking and amenities
There are 24 car spaces and 15 truck spaces according to Iowa DOT.
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
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 41.401319, -95.658351. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this welcome center on I-80 Eastbound?
Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 80 near Underwood. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
Iowa DOT lists 15 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.
What is the next stop on I-80?
Adair Rest Area, about 62 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.