Towing and Roadside Help on I-80 in Eastern Iowa, Mile 259 to 284
If your car quits on I-80 between mile 259 and mile 284, call I-80 Roadside, Iowa at (319) 319-4889, day or night: towing here starts at $124. These 25 miles cross Cedar County and western Scott County.
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
- Calls for a tow on I-80 between mile 259 and mile 284 are answered 24/7.
- Wilton, at milepost 270 beside exit 271, has the only full I-80 rest areas on these miles.
- These 25 miles carry about 37,600 vehicles a day, about 36% of them trucks.
- A car left unattended on the Cedar River bridge can be moved under Iowa Code 321.357.
I-80 from mile 259 to 284: the road and its traffic
This 25-mile stretch crosses Cedar County and the western edge of Scott County. In Cedar County, I-80 crosses the Cedar River near the village of Rochester. Just east of the bridge, Iowa 38 joins I-80 from the north at exit 267. The two share the road for about 4 miles, to exit 271 at Wilton, where Iowa 38 leaves to the south.
Traffic is heaviest here of the three stretches. Iowa DOT’s 2025 counts put the average at about 37,600 vehicles a day, 31,700 to 38,600 by segment, with trucks about 36% of it. With that much traffic passing, stay belted in the car rather than standing on the shoulder.
I-80 exits from mile 259 to 284, in mile order
- Exit 259(mile 259.2): West Liberty.
- Exit 265(mile 264.5): Atalissa, where ONE9 Travel Center #496 is open 24 hours and lists 43 truck parking spaces.
- Exit 267(mile 266.4): Iowa 38 north to Tipton and Moscow, the western end of the Iowa 38 overlap.
- Exit 271(mile 270.6): US 6 west and Iowa 38 south to Wilton and Muscatine.
- Exit 277(mile 276.6): Bennett and Durant.
- Exit 280(mile 279.7): Scott County road Y30 to New Liberty and Stockton.
Stopped on the Cedar River bridge on I-80
If the car starts to fail near the Cedar River crossing by Rochester, try to coast past the end of the bridge before you stop. If it stops on the bridge itself, leave the hazard lights on and stay in your seat with the belt fastened. Dial 911 if any part of the car is in a lane.
Do not walk away from it. Under Iowa Code 321.357, an officer who finds a car left unattended on a bridge, blocking traffic, may have it moved to the nearest garage or other safe place.
Rest areas and truck stops from mile 259 to 284
Between the Tiffin rest areas at milepost 237 and the Davenport rest areas at milepost 300, Iowa DOT’s rest-area list has one I-80 stop. It is Wilton, at milepost 270 beside exit 271, with a rest area for each direction; the exit 271 page gives both. At exit 265, ONE9 Travel Center #496 at Atalissa is open 24 hours.
Iowa DOT also said in June 2026 that the former Wilton rest areas had reopened as no-services rest areas. Among them is a parking-only eastbound site at mile 268. For restrooms, plan on the full rest areas at mile 270.
I-80 closures between mile 259 and 284
Iowa DOT’s March 15, 2026 closures of I-80 stopped at mile marker 240 near Coralville, west of this stretch. This stretch was shut three months earlier. At 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Iowa DOT said all lanes of I-80 from I-380 at Coralville to Walcott, west of Davenport, were closed. The closure let law enforcement and first responders safely reach multiple crashes.
It ran from Coral Ridge Avenue (exit 240) to Plainview Road (exit 284) and took in all of these 25 miles for most of the day. It lifted at 9 p.m. For what to do when it happens, see when I-80 closes.
Tow and roadside prices from mile 259 to 284
On these 25 miles, our price list starts a tow at $124 and a winch-out at $130. For an empty tank, a fuel delivery costs from $85, with the fuel you need billed at pump price. A dead battery, a lockout or a flat tire each has its own from-price too.
Stopping safely on a truck-heavy stretch of I-80
- With more than a third of the traffic in trucks, get as far right as the shoulder allows and turn the hazards on at once.
- Stay in the car with your seat belt fastened; if you have to get out, use the door away from the lanes.
- Read the last exit sign or green mile marker and note your direction.
- Call (319) 319-4889 with that location, and we give you the price and the timing before anyone is sent. Dial 911 before that if the car is in a lane or anyone is hurt.
Questions about I-80 Mile 259-284
Can I get roadside help near Wilton late at night?
Yes. I-80 Roadside, Iowa answers (319) 319-4889 at every hour on I-80 near Wilton, weekends included. Give your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker, such as exit 271 at Wilton or exit 265 at Atalissa. Tows start from $124, and we give you the price and the timing on the call.
Where are the rest stops on I-80 near Wilton?
Iowa DOT’s only full rest areas between mile 259 and mile 284 on I-80 are at Wilton, milepost 270, beside exit 271, one for each direction. ONE9 Travel Center #496 at exit 265 near Atalissa is open 24 hours. The former Wilton sites, including a parking-only eastbound stop at mile 268, have no services.
Has I-80 in eastern Iowa been closed for crashes?
Yes. On Dec. 13, 2025, Iowa DOT closed all lanes of I-80 from I-380 at Coralville to Walcott for multiple crashes, which took in mile 259 to 284. The road reopened at 9 p.m. after most of the day shut. If a closure strands you on I-80, call (319) 319-4889 for a tow.
What happens if my car stops on the I-80 Cedar River bridge?
Stay in the car with the belt fastened and the hazard lights on, and dial 911 if any part of it is in a lane. Do not walk away: under Iowa Code 321.357, an officer can have a car left unattended on a bridge moved to the nearest garage or safe place. Then call us for a tow.