I-80 Rest Areas in Nebraska
Every rest stop on I-80 in Nebraska, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 18 rest stops on I-80 in Nebraska in our data – 18 rest areas. Below, the I-80 rest areas in Nebraska are listed in order of travel for each direction – 9 eastbound and 9 westbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
I-80 enters Nebraska from Wyoming and continues into Iowa. Within Nebraska, rest stops in the same direction are about 46 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Nebraska is about 76 miles westbound, between Melia Hill Rest Area Westbound and York Rest Area Westbound.
4 rest stops on I-80 in Nebraska have truck parking. We also list 28 truck stops along I-80 in Nebraska and 5 weigh stations.
I-80 Rest Stops in Nebraska 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-80 rest stop in Nebraska in the same direction.
- Sidney Rest Area Eastbound (limited info)Exit 48 · Sidney↓ 68.2 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 35 mi
- ↓ 32 mi
- ↓ 42 mi
- ↓ 46 mi
- ↓ 67 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 44 mi
- ↓ 76 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 39 mi
- ↓ 46 mi
- ↓ 43 mi
- ↓ 34 mi
- ↓ 33 mi
- ↓ 28 mi
- Ogallala Rest Area Westbound (MM 132.55) (limited info)≈ MM 132 · Exit 133 · Ogallala↓ 73 mi without a rest area
- Sidney Rest Area Westbound (limited info)≈ MM 59 · Exit 59 · Sidney
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-80 in Nebraska
Along I-80 in Nebraska we list 28 truck stops and 5 weigh stations. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Flying J near Big Springs · Exit 107
- Flying J Travel Center near Gretna · Exit 432
- I-80 Truck Stop near Alda · Exit 305
- I-80 Truck Stop near Big Springs · Exit 107
- I-80 Truck Stop near Greenwood · Exit 420
- I-80 Truck Stop near Greenwood · Exit 420
Can You Sleep at I-80 Rest Areas in Nebraska?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Nebraska 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-80 Through Nebraska
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-80 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 76-mile stretch westbound after Melia Hill Rest Area Westbound. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-80? I-80 in Wyoming and I-80 in Iowa pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-80 across 11 states, or every rest area in Nebraska on all highways.
I-80 Rest Areas in Nebraska: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-80 in Nebraska?
We list 18 rest stops on I-80 in Nebraska: 9 eastbound and 9 westbound.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-80 in Nebraska?
About 46 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 76 miles westbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Are I-80 rest areas in Nebraska open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Nebraska are open around the clock, but any rest area can close for construction or maintenance. Each stop’s page shows the hours and closures we know of.
Can you sleep at I-80 rest areas in Nebraska?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Nebraska rest areas in an official source. Follow the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Do I-80 rest areas in Nebraska have truck parking?
4 rest stops on I-80 in Nebraska have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 28 truck stops along I-80 in Nebraska.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-80 rest areas