Nebraska Rest Areas

If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, take a look at using Nebraska’s Rest Areas on your route to stop at. It’s a great way not to over stress yourself. Nebraska Rest Areas are designed to provide highway travelers a safe and convenient facility to rest before continuing with their journey.

Nebraska Rest Area Locations

Nebraska rest areas are typically roadside facilities that provide, parking at a minimum. Although some may have picnic areas and so much more. They are mainly maintained by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Some may be closed due to maintenance issues, its always best to have an alternate rest stop just in case.

Nebraska State Rest Areas

Interstate I-80 Nebraska Rest Areas

Wyoming - Nebraska State Line

Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 51) 
Sidney Rest Area
(Located 4 miles west of the West Sidney Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 61) 
Sidney Rest Area
(Located 2 miles east of the East Sidney Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 124) 
Ogallala Rest Area
(Located 3 miles west of Ogallala)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 132) 
Ogallala Rest Area
(Located 4 miles east of Ogallala)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 159) 
Sutherland Rest Area
(Located 3 miles east of Sutherland)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 159) 
Sutherland Rest Area
(Located 3 miles east of Sutherland)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 193) 
Brady Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 4 miles west of the Brady Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 194) 
Brady Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 4 miles west of the Brady Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 226) 
Cozad Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 5 miles east of Cozad)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 227) 
Cozad Rest Area
(Located 5 miles east of Cozad)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 269) 
Kearney Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 3 miles west of Kearney)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 270) 
Kearney Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 2 miles west of Kearney)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 315) 
Grand Island Rest Area
(Located 4 miles west of the Phillips Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 316) 
Grand Island Rest Area
(Located 3 miles west of the Phillips Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 350) 
York Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 3 miles west of the York Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 355) 
York Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 3 miles east of the York Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 375) 
Goehner Rest Area (trucks only)
(Located 2 miles east of the Goehner Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 381) 
Blue River Rest Area
(Located 1 mile west of the Milford Interchange)
Interstate I-80 Eastbound (Mile Marker 425) 
Platte River Rest Area
(Located about 4.2 miles east of the Greenwood)
Interstate I-80 Westbound (Mile Marker 431) 
Melia Hill Welcome-Visitor Center / Rest Area
(Located 2 miles west of the Highway 31 Interchange)

Idaho - Nebraska State Line

US Route US-6 Nebraska Rest Areas

US Route US-6 Bidirectional
McCook Rest Area
 (Located 21/2 miles east on Highway 6 and 34)

Nebraska State Rest Area Map

nebraska rest area stops map