85 interstates · 1,576 rest stops · updated October 2026
Interstate Rest Areas
Rest stops on every US interstate, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, the distance to the next stop and the longest gaps.
- 85interstates
- 1,576interstate rest stops
- I-90most stops (138)
- I-90most states (13)
Every interstate page lists its rest areas, welcome centers and service plazas in order of travel – northbound and southbound, or eastbound and westbound – with the exit and the distance to the next stop. Browse rest stops by interstate below to see the ones on your route.
Rest areas on a divided highway usually serve one direction only, which is why we always list the two directions separately. Long gaps between rest areas on interstates are marked, so you can plan a break before a stretch with nowhere to stop.
Distances are between consecutive stops in the same direction: road miles by mile marker within a state, straight-line where a mile marker is missing or across a state line.
North–South Interstates
Odd numbers, from the West Coast (I-5) to the East Coast (I-95). Northbound and southbound stops are listed separately.
- I-5CA – WA62 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 41 mi apart · longest gap 135 mi
- I-15CA – AZ39 rest stops · 6 statesavg. 58 mi apart · longest gap 249 mi
- I-17Arizona3 rest stopslongest gap 40 mi
- I-19Arizona2 rest stops
- I-25NM – WY22 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 71 mi apart · longest gap 177 mi
- I-27Texas3 rest stops
- I-29MO – ND25 rest stops · 4 statesavg. 57 mi apart · longest gap 245 mi
- I-35TX – MN59 rest stops · 6 statesavg. 48 mi apart · longest gap 153 mi
- I-37Texas8 rest stopsavg. 31 mi apart · longest gap 39 mi
- I-39IL – WI12 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 45 mi apart · longest gap 84 mi
- I-41Wisconsin3 rest stopslongest gap 76 mi
- I-43Wisconsin4 rest stopslongest gap 137 mi
- I-45Texas4 rest stopslongest gap 89 mi
- I-49LA – AR3 rest stops · 2 states
- I-55MS – IL21 rest stops · 4 statesavg. 57 mi apart · longest gap 209 mi
- I-57Illinois14 rest stopsavg. 48 mi apart · longest gap 60 mi
- I-59MS – LA15 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 56 mi apart · longest gap 82 mi
- I-65AL – IN23 rest stops · 4 statesavg. 68 mi apart · longest gap 118 mi
- I-69IN – MI12 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 50 mi apart · longest gap 96 mi
- I-69ETexas1 rest stop
- I-71KY – OH16 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 42 mi apart · longest gap 68 mi
- I-73North Carolina2 rest stops
- I-75FL – MI72 rest stops · 6 statesavg. 46 mi apart · longest gap 199 mi
- I-77SC – OH20 rest stops · 5 statesavg. 51 mi apart · longest gap 117 mi
- I-79WV – PA16 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 35 mi apart · longest gap 62 mi
- I-81TN – WV42 rest stops · 5 statesavg. 44 mi apart · longest gap 103 mi
- I-83Pennsylvania1 rest stop
- I-85AL – VA24 rest stops · 5 statesavg. 53 mi apart · longest gap 167 mi
- I-87New York24 rest stopsavg. 22 mi apart · longest gap 47 mi
- I-89NH – VT10 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 28 mi apart · longest gap 59 mi
- I-91CT – VT16 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 27 mi apart · longest gap 86 mi
- I-93NH – VT11 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 23 mi apart · longest gap 52 mi
- I-95FL – ME90 rest stops · 13 statesavg. 38 mi apart · longest gap 143 mi
- I-99Pennsylvania1 rest stop
- I-135Kansas3 rest stopslongest gap 41 mi
- I-155Tennessee1 rest stop
- I-185Georgia1 rest stop
- I-195Massachusetts5 rest stops
- I-271Ohio2 rest stops
- I-275FL – MI3 rest stops · 2 states
- I-287New Jersey1 rest stop
- I-295NJ – ME5 rest stops · 3 stateslongest gap 0 mi
- I-335Kansas1 rest stop
- I-385South Carolina1 rest stop
- I-395Connecticut1 rest stop
- I-475Georgia1 rest stop
- I-495MA – NY5 rest stops · 2 stateslongest gap 24 mi
East–West Interstates
Even numbers, from the southern border (I-10) to the north (I-90, I-94). Eastbound and westbound stops are listed separately.
- I-4Florida4 rest stopslongest gap 45 mi
- I-8CA – AZ10 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 53 mi apart · longest gap 68 mi
- I-10CA – FL101 rest stops · 8 statesavg. 44 mi apart · longest gap 138 mi
- I-12Louisiana1 rest stop
- I-16Georgia2 rest stops
- I-20TX – SC51 rest stops · 6 statesavg. 61 mi apart · longest gap 177 mi
- I-22Alabama1 rest stop
- I-24KY – IL8 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 79 mi apart · longest gap 132 mi
- I-26TN – SC14 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 43 mi apart · longest gap 63 mi
- I-30TX – AR5 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 106 mi apart · longest gap 157 mi
- I-40CA – NC76 rest stops · 8 statesavg. 61 mi apart · longest gap 183 mi
- I-44TX – MO17 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 46 mi apart · longest gap 61 mi
- I-64IL – MO29 rest stops · 6 statesavg. 55 mi apart · longest gap 136 mi
- I-66Virginia2 rest stops
- I-68Maryland3 rest stopslongest gap 58 mi
- I-70UT – WV87 rest stops · 10 statesavg. 45 mi apart · longest gap 234 mi
- I-72Illinois2 rest stops
- I-74IL – NC17 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 56 mi apart · longest gap 90 mi
- I-76CO – PA19 rest stops · 3 statesavg. 83 mi apart · longest gap 196 mi
- I-78NJ – PA3 rest stops · 2 stateslongest gap 8 mi
- I-80CA – OH119 rest stops · 11 statesavg. 49 mi apart · longest gap 180 mi
- I-82Washington3 rest stopslongest gap 45 mi
- I-84OR – MA46 rest stops · 7 statesavg. 40 mi apart · longest gap 90 mi
- I-86ID – NY12 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 38 mi apart · longest gap 64 mi
- I-88IL – NY6 rest stops · 2 statesavg. 22 mi apart · longest gap 32 mi
- I-90WA – PA138 rest stops · 13 statesavg. 43 mi apart · longest gap 209 mi
- I-94MT – IL60 rest stops · 7 statesavg. 48 mi apart · longest gap 124 mi
- I-96Michigan6 rest stopsavg. 39 mi apart · longest gap 65 mi
- I-196Michigan3 rest stops
- I-276Pennsylvania1 rest stop
- I-280IL – CA2 rest stops · 2 states
- I-294Illinois5 rest stops
- I-380IA – PA3 rest stops · 2 states
- I-390New York2 rest stops
- I-476Pennsylvania2 rest stops
- I-680California1 rest stop
- I-684New York2 rest stops
- I-880Iowa3 rest stopslongest gap 4 mi
The Longest Gaps Between Rest Areas on Interstates
The longest stretch without a rest area on each route, in one direction of travel. Fill up and take a break before you get there.
- 249 mi I-15 southboundBrigham City Welcome Center, I-15 Southbound → Lunt Park South Rest Area (Utah)
- 245 mi I-29 southboundGlacial Lakes Rest Area → I-29 Southbound Rest Area near Sergeant Bluff (South Dakota)
- 234 mi I-70 westboundBurlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center → CDOT Rest Area: Edwards (Colorado)
- 209 mi I-55 northboundI-55 Northbound Rest Area near Beauregard → I-55 Northbound Rest Area near Hernando (Mississippi)
- 209 mi I-90 westboundI-90 Westbound Rest Area near Kirtland Hills → Ernie Pyle Travel Plaza (Westbound) (Ohio)
- 199 mi I-75 northboundRest Area #13 → Rest Area #34 (I-75 North / MP 308.0) (Georgia)
Interstate Rest Stops FAQ
How do I find rest stops on my interstate?
Open the interstate below and pick your direction of travel. You’ll see every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in order, with the exit and the distance to the next stop. On the road, Find rest stops near me shows the ones ahead of you.
Why are rest areas listed by direction?
Most interstate rest areas sit on one side of a divided highway and serve only that direction. A northbound rest area can’t be reached when you’re driving south, so every interstate page lists the two directions separately.
How far apart are interstate rest areas?
It varies by state and route. Federal guidance once aimed for roughly one rest area per hour of driving, but many states have closed rest areas since, and gaps of 60 miles or more are common in the West. Each interstate page shows the distance between all stops and its longest gaps.
What do odd and even interstate numbers mean?
Odd-numbered interstates such as I-95 run north–south, and the numbers grow from west to east. Even-numbered interstates such as I-80 run east–west, with numbers growing from south to north. Three-digit interstates are spurs or loops of a main route.
Are interstate rest areas open 24 hours?
Most are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, but some close overnight, seasonally or for construction. Each rest stop’s page shows the hours we know of.