Best stops on I-49 in Missouri

All 71 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 182 — Red Bridge Road

Milepost 177.1 · 16 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 7 hotels · ♥ Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

2. Exit 181 — Blue Ridge Boulevard;Hickman Mills Drive;Longview Road

Milepost 175.6 · 24 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 7 hotels · ♥ Truman Farm Home

3. Exit 159 — Mechanic Street

Milepost 154.9 · 24 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 7 hotels · open 24 hours

4. Exit 160 — Lee's Summit

Milepost 155.7 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 6 hotels · open 24 hours

5. Exit 174 — Belton;Raymore

Milepost 168.9 · 29 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 6 hotels · open 24 hours

6. Exit 158 — Commercial Street

Milepost 153.8 · 18 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 7 hotels · open 24 hours

7. Exit 157 — Clinton

Milepost 152.4 · 8 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 2 hotels · 24/7 travel center

8. Exit 179 — Main Street

Milepost 174.5 · 19 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 6 hotels

9. Exit 175 — 163rd Street

Milepost 170 · 29 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 6 hotels

10. Exit 180 — Harry Truman Drive

Milepost 175.7 · 18 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 7 hotels

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