Best stops on I-80 in Nebraska

All 81 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 454 — 13th Street

Milepost 454 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 14 hotels · ♥ Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Durham Museum

2. Exit 353 — York;Geneva

Milepost 353 · 28 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 14 hotels · 24/7 travel center

3. Exit 440 — West Omaha

Milepost 440 · 22 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 14 hotels · 24/7 travel center

4. Exit 59 — Sidney;Bridgeport

Milepost 59 · 25 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 12 hotels · 24/7 travel center

5. Exit 399 — Lincoln Municipal Airport

Milepost 399 · 18 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 22 hotels · ♥ Lincoln Chidren's Zoo, Fairview/Bryan Museum

6. Exit 449 — 72nd Street

Milepost 449 · 29 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 24 hotels · open 24 hours · ♥ Fun-Plex

7. Exit 126 — Ogallala;Grant

Milepost 126 · 29 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 18 hotels · ♥ Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area

8. Exit 442 — La Vista;Papillion

Milepost 442 · 29 places to eat · 15 gas stations · 14 hotels · ♥ Zorinsky Lake Park

9. Exit 446

Milepost 446 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ West Omaha Rock

10. Exit 451 — 42nd Street

Milepost 451 · 22 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Joslyn Castle

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