What this tracks
This dataset shows rest areas along Kansas state highways where drivers can stop without exiting onto local roads.
Why it matters to you
Knowing where these rest areas are located helps you plan safer long-distance drives across Kansas by identifying places to stretch, use restrooms, or eat packed meals. Truckers can check parking availability before overnight stops. Families can verify ADA-accessible facilities for elderly or disabled passengers before road trips.
How to read this data
LocationDescription — Where the rest area is (e.g., “4 MI WEST OF K-177”).
Route — Nearby highway (e.g., “I-70”).
Restroom — “Y” if available, blank if not.
TruckParking — Number of semi-truck spaces (e.g., “14”).
Try it yourself
Before your next trip on I-70, check this dataset for rest areas west of Topeka by searching for “Route = I-70” and “County = Shawnee” (county code 31).