Ottawa Rest Area Northbound – I-35
Ottawa Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 northbound near Homewood in Franklin County, Kansas. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next northbound stop is Lathrop Rest Area – Northbound, about 100 mi ahead (estimated).
Next rest stop on I-35 Northbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for about the next 100 miles northbound on I-35. Plan a break here if you need one.
Lathrop Rest Area – Northboundabout 100 mi ahead (estimated) · Missouri · Mile marker 34Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 35 northbound near Homewood, the Ottawa Rest Area gives travelers in Kansas a place to stop. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Kansas Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-35, near Homewood in Franklin County. It is listed near mile marker 175. Once you pass exit 170 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 176, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, Ottawa Rest Area – Southbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Driving on, the next listed stop is Lathrop Rest Area – Northbound in Missouri, roughly 100 road miles ahead (estimated).
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
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
38.524977, -95.405992
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Homewood. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Lathrop Rest Area – Northbound, about 100 miles ahead by road (estimated), in Missouri.