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Rest areas on I-80 in California

All 5 rest areas and service stops on I-80 through California, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

5rest stops

4official rest areas

~40 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 33.6	Hunter Hill Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 33B and Exit 36	map
Mile 85	Sacramento 49er Travel PlazaTravel services	between Exit 85 and Exit 86	map
Mile 143.3	Gold Run Westbound Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 143 and Exit 144	map
Mile 177	Donner Summit Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 177 and Exit 180	map
Mile 179.5	Donner Lake Vista PointRest area	between Exit 177 and Exit 180	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-80 in California?

I-80 has 5 rest stops in California: 4 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 200 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-80 in California?

On average a rest stop comes up every 40 miles on I-80 in California, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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