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    169 Northbound Rest Stop

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Will Rogers Archway Oasis - Will Rogers Archway Oasis, Vinita

    Will Rogers Archway Oasis

    (10 reviews)

    An excellent highway rest area along the Will Rogers Turnpike aka I-44 between Joplin Missouri and…read moreTulsa Oklahoma. It is just west of the Vinita entrance https://www.yelp.com/biz/ok-turnpike-toll-plaza-vinita?hrid=ZmlJxbkw2ayuq_yBPFLQkg so if you're headed east from there, you'll miss out. Easy to access from either side and with plenty of parking. Inside, lots of toilets, good shopping and a nice spot to literally have an oasis in the middle of otherwise very boring Oklahoma plains. Gas station outside with plenty of space for larger vehicles, McDonald's and a nice gift shop with Oklahoma and Route 66 trinkets. Overnight parking is not permitted and there is no shade out here at all. [Review 19776 overall - 135 in Oklahoma - 748 of 2023.]

    I'm gonna give this place credit, it is a bit of an oasis because there isn't gas or a stop…read moreanywhere near here as you head in from Missouri through Oklahoma! Pro tip: Don't drink a sip of anything between the MO state line and this stretch of I-44. I've driven to Tulsa twice from KC (and back), and found myself stopping here all four times. In addition to tons of gas pumps, the bathrooms are reasonably clean, there's a McDonald's (meh) and some traditional gas station snacks, and most importantly, it's super easy to veer off and back onto the road. I also kind of like the big glass archway overlook; while not scenic by any stretch, it's kind of fun to see the cars whizzing by beneath you. If you're like me and prefer to pull off far away from any city traffic, this is a spot you'll naturally gravitate to, and it's a small benefit to paying the $5 toll along this route.

    Towanda Rest Stop

    Towanda Rest Stop

    (3 reviews)

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    I like Towanda around rest stops. So what…read more Kansas has some pretty awful rest areas considering what a clean and sparsely populated state it is. This particular one has all kinds of issues. Firstly most of everything closes down at night so you are left with just a convenience store and a gas station. No food and nowhere to sit and no outlets. Which is one of the reasons I was coming here in the first place. Secondly the cops are patrolling all over here, which I suppose is good because it helps you stay safe, but they seemed especially curious about my presence here, and I felt a little creeped out. On the other hand I'm glad that they are keeping people safe while they are sleeping, and I really do like the layout of these rest areas that are in the middle of the highway. They can be a little treacherous for re-entry because you're entering and leaving the fast lane, but I do think it's a great idea to have the plaza be right in the middle and accessible from both sides.

    OK I'm not one to complain too much about gas stations because they are what they are. It's nothing…read morefor you to get excited about, it's really supposed to just be a get and go type of situation. With that being said this one really ticked me off because I went to four different pumps before I could find one that actually worked. When there's 40 miles between this rest stop and the next gas station on a major traveled highway, you would think that they would do better in making sure that their pumps are repaired and working because people don't stop here for tourism and they certainly don't stop here because the food is good. They stop here for one reason and one reason only to gas up use the restroom and get back on the road. They should focus more on making sure that the needs of the customers are met then just trying to see how many people they can get to come inside. You were supposed to be a convenience to the public not a hindrance

    Love's Travel Stop

    Love's Travel Stop

    (14 reviews)

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    Near the intersection of I-44 (between Tulsa and Springfield) and I-49 (between Kansas City and…read moreFort Smith), there are a bunch of large and small gas stations. Prices are very competitive and they're all within a cent of each other, and inexpensive to boot. With the extra 10 cents off per gallon for being a Love's Rewards Member, Love's was an easy choice to fill up today. The station is easily accessible from the interstate and the pump area is wide enough for your larger vehicle. Inside, lots of grab-and-go food, a variety of rolled meats on the hot dog grill and options for hot and cold drinks. Restrooms are clean, too. Be sure you're giving way to those truckers. They might not see you and they don't stop quickly with those loaded trailers. [Review 1509 of 2025 - 481 in Missouri - 25060 overall]

    Cons: I don't know what it is, but I always have to use the bathroom after we get out of Oklahoma…read moreCity. And for years, I've been stopping at this gas station. It's a pain in the butt because you do have to get off the highway and drive for a few minutes. But now it's even worse . It's not this place's fault specifically. It's the construction. To get off the freeway and to get to the gas station took 25 minutes. And to get back on the freeway, took an additional 20 minutes. My husband was very upset. Pros: this has been a very trusted stop for many years. But I don't think we'll be coming back here ever again.

    169 Northbound Rest Stop - reststops - Updated May 2026

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