24/7 Towing & Roadside Help in Atlantic, Iowa
I-80 Roadside, Iowa answers (319) 319-4889 24/7 for tows in Atlantic and from its three I-80 exits; towing starts at $124 and a jump start at $85.
I-80 calls answered 24/7. You agree to the price and timing before anyone rolls out.
- Towing from $124.
- Jump start from $85.
- Car lockout from $85.
- Flat tire change from $98.
Prices start at the amounts shown. Availability, the hour, the miles involved, the weather and the vehicle type can add to them. The final price is settled on the call, before anyone heads out to you.
Tell us which way you were heading on I-80 and the nearest exit or mile marker.
Key takeaways
- A tow in Atlantic or from I-80 exits 54, 57 and 60 starts at $124.
- Exit 57 on Olive Street is about 7 miles, roughly 13 minutes, from central Atlantic.
- In a snow emergency, Atlantic bans parking on city streets through the storm and 48 hours after.
- Give us a street address or cross streets in town, or the exit and direction on I-80.
Atlantic's three I-80 exits
Three I-80 exits serve Atlantic, all north of the city. Exit 54 (mile 54.8) is Iowa 173, for the west side and for Elk Horn and Kimballton. Exit 57 (mile 57.7) is Cass County road N16, for the center. Exit 60 (mile 60.7) is US 71, for the east side. It is the main one, where US 6 and US 71 run together.
In town, US 71 turns south toward Kansas City. US 6 runs east-west through downtown toward Council Bluffs and Des Moines. The city lies along the East Nishnabotna River, and the Iowa Interstate Railroad runs through it. Atlantic is the county seat of Cass County, ZIP code 50022, with about 6,717 people in the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate.
Truck parking and rest areas
Under the city code, trucks, semi-trailers and vehicles towing trailers may park without charge at the city's truck and trailer parking area at 110 State Street. On I-80, the nearest Iowa DOT rest stops are the Adair pair, roughly 20 miles east of exit 60. The westbound one is at milepost 80 and the eastbound one at milepost 81.
Calling for a tow in Atlantic
For emergencies, call 911. The Atlantic Police Department is at 23 East 4th Street and lists 712-243-3512 as its phone.
For a tow or roadside help, call us at (319) 319-4889. In town, give a street address or the nearest cross streets. On I-80, give exit 54, 57 or 60, or the nearest mile marker, plus your direction. We quote the price and timing on the call, then send a tow truck or roadside technician. On the I-80 shoulder, stay buckled in with the hazards on.
Atlantic snow emergency parking rules
Atlantic's mayor can proclaim a snow emergency. The parking ban then covers city streets, alleys and city-owned lots. It lasts through the storm and the 48 hours after it ends, except where a street or lot has been fully plowed.
On streets with parking on both sides, cars must leave the street or move to the even-numbered side. Once the first half is cleared, and no later than 12 hours after the declaration, they switch to the odd-numbered side. After snow stops falling, no vehicle may stay parked more than 24 hours in a row on any city street, alley or city-owned lot.
Cass County roads in winter
Outside town, Cass County's plows and spreaders do not normally run between 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Gravel roads may go unplowed while wind keeps drifting them. The county's Area Service B roads get no snow or ice removal and no sanding or salting at all. Each one is signed at every access point to warn of its lower level of maintenance. A car that slides off a gravel road or an unplowed B road needs a winch-out, if it can be reached safely from the road.
Truck and overnight parking downtown
Atlantic bans parking semi-trucks, semi-trailers, motor homes, RVs, trailers and farm equipment on any city street or alley. The only exception is while they are actually loading or unloading cargo.
Downtown, parking longer than 30 minutes between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. needs a written permit from the police chief. That rule covers 2nd through 6th Streets between Walnut and Poplar, Chestnut Street from 7th Street to the railroad, and Walnut Street from 2nd to 7th. On I-80, all three Atlantic exits were inside the March 15, 2026 closure from mile marker 27 to mile marker 121.
Atlantic tow prices and cold starts
A tow in or around Atlantic starts at $124. Winch-outs start at $130 and flat tire changes at $98. A jump start is $85 and up, a lockout $85 and up, and a fuel delivery $85 and up.
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put the January normal low at the Atlantic station at 9.9°F. A battery that will not hold a charge in that cold is priced on the call.
Police tows and parking tickets
Police and impound tows are set by the city, not by our price list. Atlantic police may have a car towed to a garage when it breaks a snow-removal parking ban or a time limit. They may also tow a car parked so it blocks traffic, or one disabled in the road while its driver is injured. The owner then pays the reasonable cost of towing and storage on top of the standard penalties.
An uncontested parking ticket is $30, paid at the City Clerk's office, and it rises by $5 if not paid within 30 days. Misusing a disability parking permit costs $100.
Questions about Atlantic
Who can I call for a tow in Atlantic, Iowa?
Call us at (319) 319-4889; we answer 24/7. A tow in Atlantic or from I-80 exits 54, 57 or 60 starts at $124, and you get the final price before anyone is sent. Tell us the street address, the cross streets, or the exit and your direction.
When does Atlantic tow cars for snow?
During a snow emergency that the mayor proclaims. Parking is then banned on city streets, alleys and city-owned lots through the storm and the 48 hours after it, except where fully plowed. Police may tow a car left in violation, and the owner pays the reasonable towing and storage cost on top of the standard penalties.
How far is downtown Atlantic from the interstate?
About 7 miles from central Atlantic to exit 57, roughly 13 minutes in normal conditions, north on Olive Street (county road N16). The US 71 exit, 60, is farther: about 10 miles, roughly 15 minutes, by way of US 6 and US 71. Both are OSRM route estimates from November 2026, so snow or traffic can stretch them.
Can I park a semi overnight in Atlantic?
Not on city streets or alleys. Atlantic bans parking semi-trucks, semi-trailers, motor homes, RVs, trailers and farm equipment there, except while loading or unloading. Trucks and vehicles towing trailers may use the city's truck and trailer parking area at 110 State Street, which the city code opens to them without charge.
Do Cass County plows run at night near Atlantic?
Not normally. Cass County's winter road ordinance says its plows and spreaders do not normally run between 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Gravel roads may also go unplowed while wind keeps drifting them. If your car slides off a county road after dark, a winch-out starts at $130.