Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, Iowa — Love's truck stop on I-80 & I-35

Love's

Chain

150

Truck Spots

Amenities

4.1 / 5.0

Driver Rating

About This Location

Des Moines sits at the I-80 and I-35 crossroads in the heart of Iowa's agricultural belt. This Love's handles steady agricultural freight — corn, soybeans, pork, and ethanol — plus distribution traffic serving the broader Midwest. Principal Financial, John Deere, and major food processors all have significant operations in the area, creating diversified freight demand.

Amenities

Showers

Laundry

Arby's

CAT Scales

DEF

Tire Care

Wi-Fi

Nearby Highways

I-80I-35I-235US-65

Fuel Brands

Love's

Driver Tips

Iowa 80 in Walcott (200 miles east on I-80) is worth the detour if you have not been — world's largest truck stop.
Iowa harvest season (September-November) creates huge demand for grain haulers and hopper trailers.
Winter blizzards on I-80 can close the interstate — monitor Iowa DOT 511 for road conditions.
Des Moines fuel prices are moderate and food is affordable — stock up here for the long stretches ahead.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA — FAQ

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA has approximately 150 truck parking spots. During peak hours (typically after 7 PM), spots can fill up quickly, especially on weeknights. Plan to arrive early to secure a spot.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA offers the following amenities: Showers, Laundry, Arby's, CAT Scales, DEF, Tire Care, Wi-Fi. Amenity availability may vary by time of day, and some services may close during overnight hours.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA in Des Moines, Iowa is accessible from I-80, I-35, I-235, US-65. This makes it a convenient stop for drivers running these major freight corridors.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA offers fuel from Love's. Diesel fuel is available at all pump islands, and DEF is available at the pump.

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About This Location

Driver Tips

Iowa 80 in Walcott (200 miles east on I-80) is worth the detour if you have not been — world's largest truck stop.
Iowa harvest season (September-November) creates huge demand for grain haulers and hopper trailers.
Winter blizzards on I-80 can close the interstate — monitor Iowa DOT 511 for road conditions.
Des Moines fuel prices are moderate and food is affordable — stock up here for the long stretches ahead.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA — FAQ

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA in Des Moines, Iowa is accessible from I-80, I-35, I-235, US-65. This makes it a convenient stop for drivers running these major freight corridors.

Love's Travel Stop - Des Moines, IA offers fuel from Love's. Diesel fuel is available at all pump islands, and DEF is available at the pump.