I-70 Rest Areas in Colorado
Every rest stop on I-70 in Colorado, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 12 rest stops on I-70 in Colorado in our data – 10 rest areas, 2 welcome centers. Below, the I-70 rest areas in Colorado are listed in order of travel for each direction – 6 eastbound and 6 westbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
I-70 enters Colorado from Utah and continues into Kansas. Within Colorado, rest stops in the same direction are about 68 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Colorado is about 234 miles westbound, between Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center and CDOT Rest Area: Edwards.
1 rest stop on I-70 in Colorado has truck parking. We also list 9 truck stops along I-70 in Colorado and 10 weigh stations.
I-70 Rest Stops in Colorado in Order of Travel
Eastbound stops are listed west to east, westbound stops in the opposite order. The mileage under each stop is the distance to the next I-70 rest stop in Colorado in the same direction.
- ↓ 100 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 2 mi
- Grizzly Creek (limited info)≈ MM 121 · Exit 121 · Glenwood Springs↓ 8 mi
- ↓ 61 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 193 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 234.2 mi without a rest area
- CDOT Rest Area: Edwards (limited info)Exit 163 · Edwards↓ 30.1 mi
- CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake (limited info)≈ MM 125 · Exit 125↓ 11 mi
- I-70 Westbound Rest Area near Glenwood Springs (limited info)≈ MM 114 · Exit 114 · Glenwood Springs↓ 24 mi
- CDOT Rest Area: Rifle (limited info)≈ MM 90 · Exit 90 · Rifle↓ 15 mi
Welcome Centers on I-70 in Colorado
Welcome centers sit close to the state line and are usually the best-equipped stops on the route: staff during the day, maps and travel information, and restrooms around the clock. On I-70 in Colorado: Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center and CDOT Rest Area and Welcome Center: Fruita.
Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center
I-70 westbound · Exit 438 · Restrooms · Picnic area · Dump station
CDOT Rest Area and Welcome Center: Fruita
I-70 eastbound · Exit 19 · Restrooms · Picnic area · Dump station
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-70 in Colorado
Along I-70 in Colorado we list 9 truck stops and 10 weigh stations. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Flying J near Aurora · Exit 285
- Flying J near Limon · Exit 359
- Love's near Bennett · Exit 304
- Love's near Grand Junction · Exit 26
- Love's Travel Stop near Burlington · Exit 437
- Love's Travel Stop near Parachute · Exit 75
Can You Sleep at I-70 Rest Areas in Colorado?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Colorado rest areas in an official source yet. Time limits and “no overnight parking” rules are posted at each rest area – and the sign always wins.
Rules in all states →Driving I-70 Through Colorado
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-70 usually serve one direction only, and crossing the median is never allowed. Check the list for your direction before you count on the next stop – especially before the 234-mile stretch westbound after Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-70? I-70 in Utah and I-70 in Kansas pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-70 across 10 states, or every rest area in Colorado on all highways.
I-70 Rest Areas in Colorado: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-70 in Colorado?
We list 12 rest stops on I-70 in Colorado: 6 eastbound and 6 westbound, including 2 welcome centers.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-70 in Colorado?
About 68 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 234 miles westbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-70 in Colorado?
Yes – Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center and CDOT Rest Area and Welcome Center: Fruita. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-70 rest areas in Colorado open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Colorado are open around the clock, but any rest area can close for construction or maintenance, and welcome center visitor desks are usually staffed only during the day. Each stop’s page shows the hours and closures we know of.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest areas in Colorado?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Colorado rest areas in an official source. Follow the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Do I-70 rest areas in Colorado have truck parking?
1 rest stop on I-70 in Colorado has truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 9 truck stops along I-70 in Colorado.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-70 rest areas