Nebraska Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Nebraska DOT
Nebraska has 22 public rest areas along its interstates and highways. Most of them sit on I-80.
The longest stretch between two rest areas in the same direction is about 76 miles on I-80 westbound, between Melia Hill Rest Area Westbound and York Rest Area Westbound. Compared with the US average, Nebraska rest areas are more likely to have restrooms (100% vs 63% nationally).
Planning a longer stop? Nebraska's rules for overnight parking are summarized below, along with weigh stations, truck stops and RV dump stations in the state.
Nebraska Rest Area Map
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in Nebraska, plus truck stops, weigh stations and dump stations. Open the interactive map to zoom in, filter by amenities and get directions.
- Rest area
- Truck stop
- Truck scale
- Weigh station
- RV dump station
- Truck parking
All 22 Rest Areas in Nebraska
Rest stops in Nebraska, sorted by road. Each one links to its own page with exact location, amenities and the next stop in each direction.
| Name | Road | Direction | Exit | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 382 | Drinking water · Restrooms · Visitor information |
| Brady Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 190 | Restrooms · Truck parking · Visitor information |
| Brady Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 190 | Restrooms · Truck parking |
| Cozad Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 222 | Picnic area · Restrooms |
| Cozad Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 231 | Picnic area · Restrooms |
| Grand Island Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 314 | Accessible restrooms · Restrooms · Visitor information |
| Grand Island Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 318 | Drinking water · Restrooms |
| I-80 Eastbound Rest Area near Ashland | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 426 | Restrooms · Truck parking |
| Kearney Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 272 | Drinking water · Picnic area · Restrooms |
| Kearney Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 272 | Drinking water · Picnic area · Restrooms |
| Melia Hill Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 432 | Drinking water · Playground · Restrooms · Vending machines · Visitor information |
| Ogallala Rest Area Eastbound (MM 123) | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 123. | Drinking water · Restrooms · Truck parking · Visitor information |
| Sutherland Rest Area Eastbound | I-80 | Eastbound | Exit 158 | Picnic area · Restrooms · Visitor information |
| Sutherland Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 158 | Picnic area · Playground · Restrooms · Vending machines · Visitor information |
| York Rest Area Westbound | I-80 | Westbound | Exit 353 | Drinking water · Restrooms · Visitor information |
- Blue River Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 382
- Brady Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 190
- Brady Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 190
- Cozad Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 222
- Cozad Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 231
- Grand Island Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 314
- Grand Island Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 318
- I-80 Eastbound Rest Area near AshlandEastboundI-80 · Exit 426
- Kearney Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 272
- Kearney Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 272
- Melia Hill Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 432
- Ogallala Rest Area Eastbound (MM 123)EastboundI-80 · Exit 123.
- Sutherland Rest Area EastboundEastboundI-80 · Exit 158
- Sutherland Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 158
- York Rest Area WestboundWestboundI-80 · Exit 353
7 more stops with limited info
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, but without enough details yet for a page of their own. Know one of them? Tell us.
- Ogallala Rest Area Westbound (MM 132.55) · I-80 · Exit 133
- Sidney Rest Area Eastbound · I-80 · Exit 48
- Sidney Rest Area Westbound · I-80 · Exit 59
- Harry Strunk Memorial Rest Area
- Massacre Canyon Rest Area
- Rest Area near Gering
- York Rest Area Eastbound
Rest Areas by Interstate in Nebraska
Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only. Here they're listed in order of travel, with the distance to the next stop (by mile marker where known).
I-80 Rest Areas in Nebraska
I-80 has 18 rest stops in Nebraska – 9 eastbound, 9 westbound.
I-80 Eastbound
Sidney Rest Area Eastbound (limited info) · Exit 48
↓ 68.2 mi
Ogallala Rest Area Eastbound (MM 123) · Exit 123.
↓ 36 mi
Sutherland Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 158
↓ 35 mi
Brady Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 190
↓ 32 mi
Cozad Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 222
↓ 42 mi
Kearney Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 272
↓ 46 mi
Grand Island Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 314
↓ 67 mi
Blue River Rest Area Eastbound · Exit 382
↓ 44 mi
I-80 Eastbound Rest Area near Ashland · Exit 426
I-80 Westbound
Melia Hill Rest Area Westbound · Exit 432
↓ 76 mi
York Rest Area Westbound · Exit 353
↓ 39 mi
Grand Island Rest Area Westbound · Exit 318
↓ 46 mi
Kearney Rest Area Westbound · Exit 272
↓ 43 mi
Cozad Rest Area Westbound · Exit 231
↓ 34 mi
Brady Rest Area Westbound · Exit 190
↓ 33 mi
Sutherland Rest Area Westbound · Exit 158
↓ 28 mi
Ogallala Rest Area Westbound (MM 132.55) (limited info) · Exit 133
↓ 73 mi
Sidney Rest Area Westbound (limited info) · Exit 59
I-80 rest areas in Nebraska: map & details →All rest areas on I-80 →
Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Nebraska?
Unknown – check posted signs
We haven't verified Nebraska's official rule for overnight parking at rest areas yet. Time limits are posted at each rest area.
Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.
Compare rules in all 50 states →Amenities at Nebraska Rest Areas
- Restrooms22 of 22
- Truck parking4 of 22
- Picnic area6 of 22
- Pet areanot recorded
- Vending machines2 of 22
- Drinking water8 of 22
- EV chargingnot recorded
- Wi-Finot recorded
- Dump stationnot recorded
Nebraska rest areas are above the US average for restrooms (100% vs 63% nationally).
Nebraska Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 22 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, according to our data from October 2026.
Can you sleep at rest areas in Nebraska?
We haven't verified Nebraska's official overnight rule yet. Check the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Which Nebraska rest areas have truck parking?
4 rest areas in Nebraska have designated truck parking, including Brady Rest Area Eastbound, Brady Rest Area Westbound and I-80 Eastbound Rest Area near Ashland.
Do Nebraska rest areas have dump stations?
We list 14 RV dump stations in Nebraska. See the list below.
Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Nebraska
8 weigh stations
52 truck stops
14 RV dump stations
- I-80 RV Dump Station near Gretna · I-80
- RV Dump Station (limited info)
- RV Dump Station near Bellevue (limited info)
- RV Dump Station near Elwood (limited info)
- RV Dump Station near Florence (limited info)
+ 9 more on the map
Rest Areas in Neighboring States
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 ·Report an issue · Data sources