Blue Earth Rest Area Eastbound – I-90
Blue Earth Rest Area is a rest area on I-90 eastbound near Blue Earth in Faribault County, Minnesota. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Hayward Rest Area, about 43 miles further along I-90.
Location 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 90 eastbound near Blue Earth, the Blue Earth Rest Area gives travelers in Minnesota a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-90, near Blue Earth in Faribault County. The recorded position is around mile marker 119.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Blue Earth Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
The next eastbound stop is Hayward Rest Area, about 43 miles further along I-90.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 11 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 43.659784, -94.112265. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-90 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Blue Earth. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
How long can I park here?
In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Hayward Rest Area, about 43 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.