Service Areas

Along the Turnpike

Service Areas Along the TurnpikeService areas located strategically along the Turnpike provide opportunities for fuel, food, ATMs, weather information, gifts and other necessary items and services. All service areas offer designated pet walking areas.All KTA service areas are located within KTA property boundaries, and you will not have to exit the Turnpike or pay a fare to access them.

You may also exit and re-enter the Turnpike at any interchange along the way. However, if you exit the Turnpike before your final destination you will need to pay the applicable fare for that portion of your trip, and obtain a new entry ticket when you re-enter the Turnpike and pay the applicable toll charge for the remainder of your trip.

Do you have any comments, questions or an issue to report regarding any of our Service Areas?  Please contact us!

Belle Plaine Service Area, Milepost 26

McDonald’s: Open 24 hours
EZ GO: Open 24 hours
Kansas Travel Information Center and Gift Shop (Closed some holidays):
May 15 - September 15 Open 8 am - 6pm
September 16 - May 14 Open 9 am - 5 pm

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Towanda Service Area, Milepost 65

McDonald’s: Open 6 am - 11 pm
GasMart USA: Open 24 hours
 

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PLEASE NOTE: The restaurant at this service area will close in approximately mid-June 2013 after the current vendor contract expires and will be closed for approximately two months for renovations. Hardee's has been awarded the new contract. The fuel retailer will remain OPEN during this time.

Matfield Green Service Area, Milepost 97

Restaurant is closed for remodelingMatfield Service Area Animated Gif
GasMart USA: Open 24 hours

This service area features a Knute Rockne Memorial display.
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PLEASE NOTE: The restaurant at this service area will close in mid-April 2013 when the current vendor contract expires and will be closed for approximately two months for renovations. Hardee's has been awarded the new contract. The fuel retailer will remain OPEN during this time.

Emporia Service Area, Milepost 132

McDonald’s: Open 6 am - 11 pmEmporia Service Area Animated Gif
EZ GO: Open 24 hours
This service area features a playground and fitness skills challenge near the McDonald’s restaurant.
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Topeka Service Area, Milepost 188

Hardees: Open 24 hours
Wood Oil: Open 24 hours
Kansas Originals Gift Shop: Open 9 am - 6 pm (Closed some holidays)
This service area also features additional restaurant options.
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Lawrence Service Area, Milepost 209

McDonald’s: Open 24 hoursLawrence Service Area Animated Gif
EZ GO: Open 24 hours
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KTA Fact

There are historical markers at some of the Service Areas that show areas of interest. The Turnpike crosses the historic Santa Fe Trail near milepost 155 and the Oregon Trail near milepost 189.