Blue River Rest Area Eastbound – I-80
On I-80 eastbound near Milford in Seward County, Nebraska, Blue River Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Platte River Rest Area, about 44 miles further along I-80.
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, 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
Drivers heading east on I-80 near Milford, Nebraska, can take a break at the Blue River Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Nebraska Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
This is the eastbound facility on I-80, near Milford in Seward County. The recorded position is around mile marker 381.
If you would rather drive on, Platte River Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 44 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 7 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.821565, -97.061032. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-80 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 80 near Milford.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms and drinking water?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Where is the next rest stop?
Platte River Rest Area, about 44 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.