Hayward Rest Area Eastbound – I-90

On I-90 eastbound near Hayward in Freeborn County, Minnesota, Hayward Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next eastbound stop is High Forest Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-90.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Eastbound)

Previous: Blue Earth Rest Area ≈ 43 mi along I-90Next: High Forest Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-90

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-90.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking14Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Public phone✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-90 near Hayward, Minnesota, can take a break at the Hayward Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-90, near Hayward in Freeborn County. It is listed near mile marker 162.

Further along I-90, High Forest Rest Area follows after roughly 40 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Public phone
  • Playground

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

How long can you stay?

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 43.669474, -93.284127. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-90 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 90 near Hayward.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 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.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

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?

High Forest Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.