Best ExitDes Moines to Duluth: where to stop
392 miles on I-35 northbound, about 6 hr of driving · 142 stops · 25 likely clean
A stop about every 45 minutes
The best bet in each stretch: a likely-clean restroom first, then a travel center or gas. Estimates come from who runs the store until drivers review it.
- 133 Jewell · Eldora Mixedest. Maverik Ellsworth · 50 mi from Des Moines 45 min in
- 194 Clear Lake · Mason City Likely cleanest. Kwik Star Clear Lake · 111 mi from Des Moines 1 hr 45 min in
- 11 Albert Lea Mixedest. Petro Stopping Centers Albert Lea · 147 mi from Des Moines 2 hr 15 min in
- 45 CR 9 Likely cleanest. Kwik Trip Clinton Falls · 181 mi from Des Moines 2 hr 45 min in
- 123A CR 14 East Likely cleanest. Kwik Trip Centerville · 259 mi from Des Moines 4 hr in
- 169 Pine City Likely cleanest. Kwik Trip Pine City · 306 mi from Des Moines 4 hr 45 min in
- 214 Moose Lake Likely cleanest. Kwik Trip Gas Pumps Moose Lake · 351 mi from Des Moines 5 hr 30 min in
Long stretches without a likely-clean stop
- 102 miles, about 1 hr 30 min: from Exit 92 (IA) to Exit 194 (IA). Stop before it if you can.
- 67 miles, about 1 hr: from Exit 194 (IA) to Exit 42A&B (MN). Stop before it if you can.