Salina sits where I-70 meets I-135, and three big truck stops cluster at exits 252 and 253. This page puts them side by side, so you can pick based on what matters for this stop: a walk, fresher food, a shower, or the most listed parking.
Everything here was checked online on October 31, 2026, from the operators' own location pages, official chain nutrition guides and OpenStreetMap. We haven't visited in person. Parking counts are what each operator publishes, not live availability.
Quick answer
- Want the most listed parking? Pilot #903 lists 150 truck spaces, Flying J #659 lists 120, and Petro #0536 lists 75. All three list paid reserved parking (Petro: Reserve-It; Pilot and Flying J: Prime Parking).
- Want food with published nutrition? Flying J #659 has a Huddle House with grilled chicken options; numbers are below.
- Want to work out? Petro is the only one listing a fitness room ("STAYFIT Outdoor Fitness Room"). We haven't confirmed the equipment or access.
- Want to walk? Petro has a park about 0.4 mi away and Pilot about 0.6 mi away by mapped route, but neither route has a fully mapped sidewalk. Flying J has no walk we'd suggest.
Side by side
| Petro Salina #0536 | Pilot #903 | Flying J #659 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit | 252 | 252 | 253 |
| Address | 2125 N. 9th St. | 1944 N 9th St | 2250 N Ohio St |
| Truck spaces listed | 75 | 150 | 120 |
| Overnight | Listed; Reserve-It paid reserved | Prime Parking (paid reserved) listed; free overnight not stated | Prime Parking (paid reserved) listed; free overnight not stated |
| Showers | Listed | Listed | Listed |
| Laundry | Listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fitness room | Listed (not confirmed) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Restaurants listed | Miss J's, Popeyes | None named | Huddle House |
| Fresher picks | None sourced yet | Pilot fresh salads | Pilot fresh salads; 2 Huddle House picks |
| Nearest walk | Park, ~0.4 mi, no mapped sidewalk | Thomas Park, ~0.6 mi, mostly no mapped sidewalk | None suggested |
| Truck repair | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Petro Salina #0536 (exit 252)
Petro lists 75 truck spaces, overnight parking, Reserve-It paid reserved spaces, showers, laundry, a CAT scale, a dog area and truck repair. It's the only Salina stop listing a fitness room, called the "STAYFIT Outdoor Fitness Room". We couldn't confirm what equipment it has or how you get in.
Food: Miss J's and Popeyes are on site. We haven't found an operator or menu source for fresher options here yet, so we're not listing any.
Walking: an unnamed park is mapped about 0.41 mi (650 m) away by walking route. About 610 m of that is on Diamond Dr and parking-lot roads with no mapped sidewalk. It doesn't cross I-70. We dropped a second suggestion, Thomas Park, because the only mapped route from Petro runs through or under the I-70 interchange without sidewalks.
Pilot Travel Center #903 (exit 252)
Pilot lists the most truck parking of these three Salina stops, 150 spaces, plus Prime Parking paid reserved spaces, showers and truck repair. It doesn't say whether free overnight parking is allowed.
Food: Pilot lists "Fresh Salads" among its food favorites at this store. It doesn't publish nutrition for them, so check the package label. The operator page doesn't name a restaurant brand.
Walking: Thomas Park is about 0.6 mi (950 m) by walking route. Most of it has no mapped sidewalk: about 190 m along N 9th St (40 mph on the map) and 480 m on a service road. Only about 190 m has a mapped sidewalk. The route doesn't cross I-70. We dropped a closer unnamed park because its only route runs through or under the interchange.
Flying J Travel Center #659 (exit 253)
Flying J lists 120 truck spaces with Prime Parking paid reserved spaces (free overnight not stated), showers, truck repair and EV charging.
Food: Huddle House is on site, and Pilot lists "Fresh Salads" here. From the Huddle House nutrition guide (March 2022 menu, may be outdated):
| Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken (1) | 120 | 24 g | 400 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (dressing listed separately) | 370 | 32 g | 590 mg |
We haven't confirmed this restaurant serves both items today.
Walking: we don't suggest a walk here. The nearest park we found is about 2.6 mi (4,150 m) away, and the route runs through the I-70 interchange without mapped sidewalks.
Pick by what you need
- A walk on your break: Petro or Pilot #903. Both parks are close on the map, but expect to walk on roads with no mapped sidewalk. Never walk along ramps or travel lanes.
- Fresher food with published numbers: Flying J #659 (Huddle House grilled chicken).
- A workout: Petro, if its fitness room is open. Confirm at the counter.
- Laundry: Petro is the only one listing it.
- The most listed spaces: Pilot #903 (150). No count here is live.
Other Salina truck stops
Trucker Path lists more truck stops in Salina than the three here. We haven't checked the others yet, so we're not including them. If you use one, tell us about it.
How we checked
Every fact here comes from the stop profiles behind our I-70 directory, and each profile cites its sources. Walking routes come from OpenStreetMap data and a public route planner, not a visit. Nothing on this page is sponsored, and no sponsor can change it. See something different? Email us a correction.
This is general information, not medical advice. See our health disclaimer.