I-80 Iowa

I-80 Exit 40: Avoca, Iowa

In Iowa, I-80 exit 40 is 1.4 miles outside Avoca. Exit signs list US 59, Avoca and Harlan. OpenStreetMap shows 3 gas stations, 3 places to eat, 3 hotels and 1 EV charger within a mile of the ramps. The exit number doubles as the mile marker: 40 miles from the Nebraska border and roughly 266 miles short of Illinois.

Avoca (population 1,700) is the local stop for supplies. Urbandale lies 89 miles eastbound, around 82 minutes of driving from I-80 exit 40. Omaha lies 41 miles westbound, around 38 minutes of driving from I-80 exit 40.

Map of I-80 exit 40 near Avoca, Iowa, showing 3 gas stations, 3 places to eat, 3 hotels and 1 EV charger within one mile

Filling up at this exit

First up is Gas station, just 0.2 miles off I-80 exit 40. Your choices: Gas station, Casey's General Store and Shell. Diesel is also listed at Casey's General Store. The following fuel stop eastbound is exit 46, 6 miles away; going westbound you can fill up again at exit 34, 6 miles away.

  • Gas station 0.2 miles
  • Casey's General Store 0.8 miles Diesel
  • Shell 0.9 miles

I-80 exit 40 restaurants

Subway, Wendy's and The Embers Restaurant And Lounge top the list of 2 fast food spots and 1 restaurant. Menus include sandwich and burger.

  • Subway 0.2 miles · Fast food · Sandwich
  • Wendy's 0.2 miles · Fast food · Burger
  • The Embers Restaurant And Lounge 0.3 miles · Restaurant

Hotels at I-80 exit 40

Need a bed? Motel 6 is 0.1 miles from the ramp, and 2 more places to stay are nearby.

  • Motel 6 0.1 miles · Motel
  • Acova Inn 0.3 miles · Motel
  • Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Avoca 0.3 miles · Hotel

the interchange for electric cars

EV drivers can plug in at ChargeLab near I-80 exit 40. None is marked as a DC fast charger, so expect Level 2 speeds. Closest DC fast charging: exit 110, 70 miles eastbound and exit 34, 6 miles westbound.

  • ChargeLab 0.9 miles 24 hours

Where to take a break

I-80 exit 40 has no rest area of its own. Going eastbound, the next stop is Rest area near mile 80, 40 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water). The westbound lanes lead to Rest area near mile 32, 8 miles ahead.

Exits before and after exit 40

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 29
Minden		 11 miles west
Exit 34
Shelby		 6 miles west
Exit 40
Avoca		 –
Exit 46
Walnut		 6 miles east
Exit 51
Marne		 11 miles east

Common questions

Does I-80 exit 40 have a gas station?

Yes. Gas station, Casey's General Store and Shell are close to the off-ramp.

What town is I-80 exit 40 near?

Avoca, Iowa is 1.4 miles from I-80 exit 40.

Can I book a room at this exit?

Yes, 3 hotels near I-80 exit 40: Motel 6, Acova Inn and Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Avoca.

How far is the closest rest stop from I-80 exit 40?

Rest area near mile 32, 8 miles westbound of the interchange.

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