24/7 Towing & Roadside Help at I-80 Exit 191 (US 63, Malcom)
I-80 Roadside, Iowa takes calls at (319) 319-4889 around the clock for I-80 exit 191, US 63 just south of Malcom, and a tow from there starts at $124.
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.
I-80 Exit 191 US-63
Key takeaways
- Exit 191, at I-80 mile 191.3, is US 63 to Malcom, Montezuma and Tama.
- TA Brooklyn, about 6 miles east at exit 197, sells gasoline and diesel 24/7.
- Winch-outs from drifted gravel roads near Malcom start at $130; tows at $124.
- Say whether you are on I-80, a US 63 ramp or US 63 itself.
US 63 exit at Malcom
Exit 191, at mile 191.3, is the US 63 interchange for Malcom, Montezuma and Tama. It sits just south of Malcom. North on US 63 lies Montezuma, base of the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office. The exits on either side are 182 to the west (mile 182.2, Iowa 146 to Grinnell) and 197 to the east (mile 196.9, Brooklyn).
Rest areas and 24-hour fuel
No rest area sits at this exit. Iowa DOT's closest are Grinnell's, about 11 miles west at milepost 180, and Victor's, about 17 miles east at milepost 208. Eastbound, the nearest place listed as open all night is TA Brooklyn at exit 197, about 6 miles on. It sells BP gasoline and diesel 24/7.
With the car still running, any of these beats the shoulder as a place to wait. If it has stopped, stay buckled in where you are, hazards on.
Calling 911 or a tow near Malcom
Crashes go to 911 first, and so does anyone hurt or a car stopped in a live lane. The Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office lists 641-623-5679 and sends requests for crash reports to CrashDocs.org. In winter storms, the county's road policy says it will respond to every emergency on county roads during or after a storm. It means cases where loss of life is probable or a serious injury has occurred, verified through a physician or the sheriff's office.
For the car itself, call us at (319) 319-4889. Say exit 191 or the mile marker, your direction, and whether you are on I-80, a US 63 ramp or US 63 toward Malcom. We give the price and the timing on that call, before anyone is sent.
- On US 63 or a county road, pull as far off the traveled lane as you can.
- On I-80, use the right shoulder, hazards on, belts on.
- If drifting snow could block the tailpipe, do not sit with the engine running.
- Otherwise wait behind a guardrail, away from traffic.
Snowdrifts and US 63 bridge work
Off the interstate, Poweshiek County's winter policy says gravel roads may go unplowed while wind keeps drifting them. Snow may not be removed at all from roads designated Level B. On I-80, the March 15, 2026 blizzard closure from mile marker 142 to mile marker 240 also covered this interchange.
Further ahead, Iowa DOT plans to replace the I-80 bridges over US 63 here because of their age and condition. Design runs through summer 2028, and construction from spring 2029 to late fall 2031. The work is staged to keep I-80 and US 63 open, though temporary and overnight closures may occur.
Winch-out and tow prices near Malcom
A winch-out from a drifted gravel road or a ditch starts at $130 when the car can be reached safely from the road. From the US 63 exit, towing starts at $124 and a jump start at $85.
Questions about Exit 191
Who handles crashes on US 63 near I-80 exit 191?
Call 911 first after any crash, injury or car stopped in a live lane. US 63 leads north to Montezuma, base of the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office, which lists 641-623-5679. The office sends crash-report requests to CrashDocs.org. When the car has to be moved afterward, a tow from exit 191 starts at $124.
Where can I get gas at night near I-80 exit 191?
At TA Brooklyn, exit 197, about 6 miles east, which sells BP gasoline and diesel 24/7. If the tank runs dry before you get there, we can bring fuel to you. The delivery runs from $85, and the fuel itself is billed at the pump price.
Will the I-80 bridges at exit 191 close for construction?
Not fully, by Iowa DOT's plan. It means to replace the I-80 bridges over US 63 at exit 191, with construction from spring 2029 to late fall 2031. The work is staged to keep I-80 and US 63 open. Temporary and overnight closures may still occur, so check 511 before you travel then.
Do Poweshiek County plows clear gravel roads in a blizzard?
Not always. Poweshiek County's winter policy says gravel roads may go unplowed while wind keeps drifting them. On roads designated Level B, snow may not be removed at all. If your car is stuck in a drift near Malcom, a winch-out starts at $130 when it can be reached safely.