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Exit 81A — I-40 in New Mexico

San Rafael · Milepost 81 · 23 places at this exit.

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Gas · 2

Place	Off the ramp
Phillips 66	0.9 mi · gas station
Phillips 66	0.9 mi · gas station	call

Food & restaurants · 15

Place	Off the ramp
KFC	0.3 mi · fast food restaurant	call
McDonald's	0.5 mi · fast food restaurant	call
Burger King	0.5 mi · fast food restaurant	call
Rosie's Cafe LLC	0.5 mi · restaurant	call
Sonic Drive-In	0.6 mi · fast food restaurant	call
Kendalben Barbeque	0.8 mi · barbecue restaurant	call
Paleteria Lucas Ice Cream and Snack Shop	0.9 mi · ice cream shop	call
The Dancing Jalapeno On Route 66	1.1 mi · ice cream shop	call
Route 66 Cafe	1.1 mi · american restaurant	call
Blake's Lotaburger	1.2 mi · burger restaurant	call
El Ranchero Cafe	1.2 mi · mexican restaurant	call
Domino's Pizza	1.3 mi · pizza restaurant	call
Gabby's Cafe and Catering	1.5 mi · cafe	call
66 Teppanyaki Grill & Buffet	1.6 mi · buffet restaurant	call
Pizza Hut	1.7 mi · pizza restaurant	call

Hotels & stays · 3

Place	Off the ramp
Lava Flow Hostel	2.0 mi · hostel
Sands Motel	2.3 mi · motel	call
South West Motel	2.4 mi · motel	call

Things to see · 3

Place	Off the ramp
Route 66 Neon Drive Thru	1.3 mi · monument
New Mexico Mining Museum	1.3 mi · museum	call
National Park Service	3.8 mi · national park	call

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