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Rest areas on I-35 in Minnesota

All 11 rest areas and service stops on I-35 through Minnesota, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

11rest stops

9official rest areas

~23 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 34.4	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 32 and Exit 40A	map
Mile 45.2	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 45 and Exit 48	map
Mile 67.6	Heath Creek Rest Area - NorthboundRest area	between Exit 66 and Exit 69	map
Mile 74.6	New Market Rest Area - SouthboundRest area	between Exit 69 and Exit 76	map
Mile 130.4	Forest Lake Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 129 and Exit 131	map
Mile 153.4	Goose Creek Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 152 and Exit 159	map
Mile 197.4	Kettle River Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 195 and Exit 205	map
Mile 207.7	General Andrews Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 205 and Exit 209	map
Mile 225.6	Culkin Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 220 and Exit 227	map
Mile 235.2	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 235 and Exit 237	map
Mile 249.6	Thompson Hill Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 249 and Exit 250	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-35 in Minnesota?

I-35 has 11 rest stops in Minnesota: 9 official rest areas plus 2 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 257 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-35 in Minnesota?

On average a rest stop comes up every 23 miles on I-35 in Minnesota, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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