I-80 Iowa

I-80 Exit 246: Iowa City, Iowa

In Iowa, I-80 exit 246 is 2.4 miles outside Iowa City. Exit signs list IA 1, Mount Vernon and Dodge Street. OpenStreetMap shows 3 gas stations, 2 places to eat, 1 hotel and 1 EV charger within a mile of the ramps. At mile 246, this is interchange 70 of 85 along I-80 in Iowa.

About 74,800 people live in Iowa City. Bettendorf lies 52 miles eastbound, around 48 minutes of driving from I-80 exit 246. Westbound, Urbandale is 117 miles from this exit (about 2.0 hours).

Map of I-80 exit 246 near Iowa City, Iowa, showing 3 gas stations, 2 places to eat, 1 hotel and 1 EV charger within one mile

Fuel near I-80 exit 246

BP (0.4 miles away) is the quickest fill-up. 3 stations compete here: BP, Amoco and Phillips 66. BP is open around the clock. The following fuel stop eastbound is exit 254, 8 miles away; going westbound you can fill up again at exit 242, 4 miles away.

  • BP 0.4 miles 24 hours
  • Amoco 0.4 miles
  • Phillips 66 0.5 miles

Food at I-80 exit 246

Jimmy John's leads a mix of 1 fast food spot and 1 restaurant; others include Los Agaves. Expect sandwich and mexican.

  • Jimmy John's 0.3 miles · Fast food · Sandwich
  • Los Agaves 0.3 miles · Restaurant · Mexican

the interchange lodging

For an overnight stop there is one property within a mile: Travelodge.

  • Travelodge 0.3 miles · Hotel

EV charging stations

EV drivers can plug in at ChargePoint near I-80 exit 246. None is marked as a DC fast charger, so expect Level 2 speeds. Fast chargers on either side: exit 284, 38 miles eastbound and exit 220, 26 miles westbound.

  • ChargePoint 0.5 miles

Restrooms beyond I-80 exit 246

exit 246 itself has no restrooms beyond its businesses. The eastbound lanes lead to I-80 EB (trucks only), 22 miles ahead (truck parking). The westbound lanes lead to Rest area near mile 238, 8 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water).

Two exits each way

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 242
Coralville		 4 miles west
Exit 244
Iowa City		 2 miles west
Exit 246
Iowa City		 –
Exit 249
Iowa City		 3 miles east
Exit 254
West Branch		 8 miles east

What drivers ask about I-80 exit 246

Can I get gas at I-80 exit 246?

Yes: BP, Amoco and Phillips 66 are close to the off-ramp.

What town is this exit near?

Iowa City, Iowa is 2.4 miles from I-80 exit 246.

Which hotels are closest to I-80 exit 246?

Yes, 1 hotel near the interchange: Travelodge.

Which rest stop is closest to I-80 exit 246?

Rest area near mile 238, 8 miles westbound of exit 246.

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