I-80 Nebraska · Rest area

Kearney Rest Area on I-80 (Both Directions)

Kearney Rest Area has a rest area on each side of I-80 in Nebraska: eastbound near mile 268 and westbound near mile 273. Nearest exit: exit 272 for Kearney, with 6 gas stations, 15 places to eat, 15 hotels and 3 EV chargers.

Kearney (population 29,400) is the local stop for supplies. Lincoln lies 129 miles eastbound, around 2.0 hours of driving from Kearney Rest Area. Westbound, Lexington is 31 miles from Kearney Rest Area (about 29 minutes).

Map of Kearney Rest Area on I-80 in Nebraska near mile 268 with the nearest exits and gas stops

Facilities and what comes next

Kearney Rest Area, eastbound, mile 268

What you will find: restrooms and drinking water. Your next chance to stop eastbound is Grand Island Rest Area Eastbound in 46 miles. Fill up at exit 272 (4 miles, Casey's General Store, Gas station and 3 more). EV drivers can fast charge at exit 272 (4 miles).

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water

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Kearney Rest Area, westbound, mile 273

Mapped amenities: restrooms and drinking water. Further westbound comes Cozad Rest Area Westbound in 46 miles. Fuel ahead: exit 272 (1 mile, Casey's General Store, Gas station and 3 more). Fast charging ahead: exit 272 (1 mile).

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water

Get directions

Services at the closest exit

Exit 272 is 4 miles from Kearney Rest Area, by Kearney. Leave the highway there to fill up at Casey's General Store, Gas station, Phillips 66 and 2 more, eat at Sozo American Cuisine, Subway, Nebraska Ale Works and 12 more and stay at Holiday Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney, Best Western and 12 more.

Exits on either side

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 248
Overton
20 miles west
Exit 257
Elm Creek
11 miles west
Exit 263 5 miles west
Exit 272
Kearney
4 miles east
Exit 275
Kearney
7 miles east

Rest stops before and after Kearney Rest Area

Before you stop

Are there toilets at Kearney Rest Area?

Yes, restrooms are listed.

Can I reach Kearney Rest Area from both directions?

Both: there is a facility for each direction.

Where is this rest area?

Near mile 268, 4 miles from exit 272 (Kearney), Nebraska.

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