Truck Rest Stops in Iowa

How long can a truck stay at a Iowa rest area?

We have not yet verified an official time limit for Iowa. Follow the signs posted at each rest area.

Rest areas with truck parking in Iowa

Rest area or truck stop?

A public rest area is run by the state: parking, restrooms and often picnic areas, usually without fuel, food or showers, and often with a time limit. A truck stop is a private business with diesel, food, showers and larger lots; parking there may be free for customers or reserved for a fee. This page lists public rest areas only.

Hours of service: when you need a parking spot

• Before driving, take 10 consecutive hours off duty.
• After that you may drive up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour window that starts when you come on duty.
• After 8 hours of driving, take a break of at least 30 consecutive minutes.
• Weekly limit: 60 hours on duty in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days, depending on your carrier; 34 consecutive hours off duty restart the period.

Property-carrying drivers, federal rule 49 CFR § 395.3 (FMCSA). Exceptions apply, for example short-haul and adverse driving conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Which Iowa rest area has the most truck parking?

Dows Rest Area on I-35, with 50 reported truck spaces.

Is a rest area the same as a truck stop?

No. Rest areas are public and usually have no fuel, food or showers; truck stops are private businesses with those services.