Latest I-80 Road News
The American Automobile Association (AAA) and INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, expect the weekend of July 4th will be the busiest on the roads, starting Thursday, July 2. Drivers looking to avoid the heaviest traffic should leave early in the day or consider traveling on Monday or Tuesday. Keep in mind construction, crashes, or severe weather could impact travel times. Watch for stopped vehicles and Slow Down, Move Over for emergency responders.
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I-80 Road Trips
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...
Overnight Parking at I-80 Rest Areas: State-by-State Rules Guide
Key Takeaways
Rest areas along I-80 provide safety, convenience, amenities, and cost savings for overnight stops, but face issues like noise, security risks, overcrowding, and...
I-80 Attractions
The Land of Make Believe – Hope, New Jersey
Visit the Land of Make Believe in Hope, New Jersey. Enjoy classic rides and Pirate’s Cove water park minutes from I-80 Exit 12. Free parking and bring your own food.
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, IN
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
The Outlets at Bergen Town Center – Paramus, NJ
The Outlets at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, New Jersey is a convenient, high-energy shopping stop for I‑80 travelers looking to stretch their legs...
I-80 Overnight Stops
Great Overnight Stop – Kearney, Nebraska (I-80, Exit 272)
Traveling between New York and Sacramento? Looking for a halfway point? Kearney, Nebraska makes a great overnight stop!
