Salt Kettle Rest Area
I-74 Westbound · ≈ MM 205 · Exit 206 (1.6 mi) · near Oakwood, Illinois
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic area
- Truck parking
Not recorded: Accessible restrooms · Vending machines · Pet area · Playground · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Visitor information · Scenic view
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About Salt Kettle Rest Area
Salt Kettle Rest Area is a rest area on I-74 westbound in Illinois, about 1.6 miles from Exit 206, at about mile 205, near Oakwood. It has drinking water, picnic tables and restrooms, plus truck parking. The next rest area westbound is Farmland Rest Area - Westbound, about 50 miles ahead.
It serves westbound traffic only. We haven't found a matching stop on the other side of I-74 – check the next stops below.
It's one of 64 rest areas and welcome centers in Illinois, 30 of which have truck parking. See all Illinois rest areas on the state page.
The nearest truck stop is I-74 Truck Stop near Oakwood, approx. 1.8 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Illinois's overnight rule yet.
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Is Salt Kettle Rest Area open 24 hours?
Yes, Salt Kettle Rest Area is open 24 hours, 7 days a week according to our data. If it's closed for maintenance, the closure is shown at the top of this page.
Does Salt Kettle Rest Area have truck parking?
Yes, Salt Kettle Rest Area has designated truck parking. Lots can fill up in the evening.
What is the next rest area after Salt Kettle Rest Area on I-74 westbound?
The next stop westbound is Farmland Rest Area - Westbound, about 50 miles ahead near Exit 159. The previous one is Lizton Rest Area Westbound (65 miles back).
Where is Salt Kettle Rest Area located?
Salt Kettle Rest Area is on I-74 westbound at about mile 205 near Exit 206, close to Oakwood, Illinois. GPS coordinates: 40.12956, -87.74353.