Best ExitDes Moines to St. Paul: where to stop
243 miles on I-35 northbound, about 3 hr 45 min of driving · 90 stops · 12 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
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.