Latest I-80 Road News
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) reports that significant weekend closures on I-80/I-35 in Des Moines will begin Friday, October 16, to complete necessary bridge deck patching on the Saylor Creek Bridge. This work is essential to maintain long-term safety and mobility on one of the metro area’s busiest corridors.
Closure Schedule
Work will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, and all lanes and ramps are scheduled to...
I-80 Road Trips
Illinois’ Lincoln Highway
Travel through urban cityscapes, cozy riverfront towns, and rolling prairie on Illinois’ 179-mile portion of the Lincoln Highway...
The Ultimate I-80 Road Trip: A Journey Through America’s Heartland
Key Takeaways
I-80 is a ~2,900-mile east-west interstate from San Francisco, CA, to Teaneck, NJ, built over 30 years starting in 1956 and following the...
Best Stops for Food and Fuel on I-80’s Loneliest Sections: Nevada,...
I-80 slices through some of America's most desolate landscapes, where vast deserts, salt flats, and high plains test drivers' endurance. In Nevada, Utah, and...
I-80 Attractions
Indiana Dunes State Park – Chesterton, Indiana
Indiana Dunes State Park is a 2,182-acre pocket of dramatic, windswept sand dunes and pristine Lake Michigan shoreline located just minutes from the highway....
I-80 Campgrounds
Glendale Valley Campground – Fallentimber, Pennsylvania
Wow, Glendale Valley Campground is so quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. They have tons of amenities, events, and things to do nearby. Some of the...
I-80 City Guides
Des Moines, Iowa
As a first-time visitor to Des Moines, you're about to experience a city that perfectly blends historic charm with modern vibrancy. Located in the heartland of America, Des Moines is a city that offers much more than what meets the eye.
I-80 Gourmet
Callahan’s Restaurant – Elkhart, Indiana
While passing through Elkhart on I-80, we decided to stop to grab some lunch. We found this place called Callahan's Restaurant that looked to...
I-80 Outlet Malls
Chicago Premium Outlets – Aurora, Illinois
Located just a quick detour off I-80 via I-88, Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, Illinois, offers the perfect pit stop for weary road-trippers looking...
I-80 Overnight Stops
Great Overnight Stop: Lexington, NE (I-80, Exit 237)
Traveling between New York and San Francisco? Looking for a halfway point? Lexington, Nebraska makes a great overnight stop!
