Ellsworth Rest Area Westbound – I-70

I-70 westbound travelers near Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas, can pull in at Ellsworth Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next westbound stop is WaKeeney Rest Area – Westbound, 91 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-70 Westbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 91 miles westbound on I-70. Plan a break here if you need one.

WaKeeney Rest Area – Westbound91 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 133

Previous westbound stop: Solomon Rest Area – Westbound · 41 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Ellsworth Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on I-70 near Ellsworth in Kansas. Closures are announced by the Kansas Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-70, near Ellsworth in Ellsworth County. The recorded position is around mile marker 224. Westbound, you reach it after exit 225; the next exit after the rest area is exit 221. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use Ellsworth Rest Area – Eastbound (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

If you would rather drive on, WaKeeney Rest Area – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 91 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Parking rules

Kansas does not allow parking at a rest area for more than 24 hours; trucks must use the parking marked for them. Kansas Turnpike service areas may have different rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

38.856450, -98.133200

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-70 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Ellsworth. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-70?

WaKeeney Rest Area – Westbound, about 91 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.