I-80 California
I-80 Exit 161 in California
In California, I-80 exit 161 is out in open country. Exit signs list CA 20 and Nevada City. OpenStreetMap shows no listed services within a mile of the ramps. The exit number doubles as the mile marker: 161 miles from the beginning of I-80 and roughly 40 miles short of Nevada.
Eastbound, Reno is 54 miles from I-80 exit 161 (about 50 minutes). Sacramento lies 73 miles westbound, around 67 minutes of driving from this exit.
- 0 gas
- 0 food
- 0 hotels
- 0 EV
- Next gas: Eastbound 4 miles · Westbound 5 miles
Buying fuel off I-80 exit 161
You cannot buy fuel at the interchange. Eastbound, pumps return at exit 165, 4 miles away, and going westbound you can fill up again at exit 156, 5 miles away.
Places to eat at I-80 exit 161
There is nowhere to eat right at I-80 exit 161. The nearest exit with food is exit 165, 4 miles away.
Rooms near exit 161
There is no lodging right here. Closest beds: exit 168, 7 miles away.
Charging an EV at I-80 exit 161
No EV chargers are mapped within a mile of this exit. Closest DC fast charging: exit 165, 4 miles eastbound, or exit 135, 26 miles westbound.
Where to take a break
I-80 exit 161 is not a rest stop itself. The eastbound lanes lead to Donner Summit Rest Area, 16 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water, vending machines). Next rest area westbound: Sacramento 49er Travel Plaza, 76 miles ahead (restrooms, truck parking, Wi-Fi).
Nearby interchanges
| Exit | From here | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Exit 158A/B | 3 miles west | |
| Exit 160 | 1 mile west | |
| Exit 161 | – | |
| Exit 164 | 3 miles east | |
| Exit 165 | 4 miles east |
Common questions
Can I get gas at I-80 exit 161?
No station is mapped at this exit. Try exit 165 (4 miles eastbound). Or exit 156 (5 miles westbound).
Is there a motel at the interchange?
No. The table of nearby exits shows where the closest rooms are.
Where is the nearest rest area to I-80 exit 161?
Donner Summit Rest Area, 16 miles eastbound of exit 161.
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