WaKeeney Rest Area Eastbound – I-70

Looking for a break on I-70 eastbound near Wakeeny in Trego County, Kansas? WaKeeney Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Ellsworth Rest Area – Eastbound, 92 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-70 Eastbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 92 miles eastbound on I-70. Plan a break here if you need one.

Ellsworth Rest Area – Eastbound92 mi ahead by the mile markers · Kansas · Mile marker 224

Previous eastbound stop: Grainfield Rest Area – Eastbound · 35 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

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

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The WaKeeney Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 70 near Wakeeny, Kansas. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Kansas Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-70 near Wakeeny in Trego County. The recorded position is around mile marker 132. Eastbound, you reach it after exit 128; the next exit after the rest area is exit 135. 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 WaKeeney Rest Area – Westbound (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

The next eastbound stop is Ellsworth Rest Area – Eastbound, about 92 miles further along I-70.

Parking and amenities

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

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

How long can you stay?

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

38.998989, -99.804942

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-70 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 70 near Wakeeny. The westbound 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?

Ellsworth Rest Area – Eastbound, about 92 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.