Rest Areas on I-20 (Texas to South Carolina)
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-20, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 51 rest stops on I-20 we know of across 6 states, from Texas to South Carolina – 42 rest areas, 7 welcome centers and 2 service plazas. Interstate 20 rest areas are listed by direction of travel, so you only see the stops on your side of the highway.
On average, rest stops on I-20 in the same direction are about 61 miles apart. They're closest together in Georgia (about every 40 miles) and farthest apart in South Carolina (about 93 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 177 miles eastbound, between I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Choudrant and Scott County Rest Area. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-20 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-20 eastbound rest areas are listed west to east; I-20 westbound rest areas in the opposite order. Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only, so the list changes when you switch.
- Welcome to Texas↓ 43.2 mi
- ↓ 73 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 49 mi
- ↓ 65 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 40 mi
- ↓ 30 mi
- ↓ 27 mi
- ↓ 10 mi
- I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area (limited info)≈ MM 363 · Exit 363 · Strawn · TX↓ 174 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 63.9 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Louisiana↓ 89.3 mi without a rest area
- I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Choudrant (limited info)≈ MM 95 · Exit 93 · Choudrant · LA↓ 177.4 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Mississippi↓ 61.6 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Alabama↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 47 mi
- ↓ 120.4 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Georgia↓ 40.2 mi
- I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Lithia Springs (limited info)≈ MM 42 · Exit 41 · Lithia Springs · GA↓ 62 mi without a rest area
- I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Rutledge (limited info)≈ MM 104 · Exit 104 · Rutledge · GA↓ 78 mi without a rest area
- I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Appling (limited info)≈ MM 182 · Exit 183 · Appling · GA↓ 5.8 mi
- I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Grovetown (limited info)≈ MM 187 · Exit 190 · Grovetown · GA↓ 13.8 mi
- Welcome to South Carolina↓ 93 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to South Carolina↓ 91 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Georgia↓ 12.4 mi
- I-20 Westbound Rest Area near Grovetown (limited info)≈ MM 188 · Exit 190 · Grovetown · GA↓ 6 mi
- I-20 Westbound Rest Area near Appling (limited info)≈ MM 182 · Exit 183 · Appling · GA↓ 74 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 103.5 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Alabama↓ 117.3 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 46 mi
- ↓ 46.3 mi
- Welcome to Mississippi↓ 143.5 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to LouisianaLouisiana Tourism Welcome Center (limited info)≈ MM 185 · Exit 186 · Delta · LA · Welcome center↓ 89 mi without a rest area
- I-20 Westbound Rest Area near Choudrant (limited info)≈ MM 96 · Exit 93 · Choudrant · LA↓ 93.2 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Texas↓ 61 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 175 mi without a rest area
- I-20 Westbound Picnic Area (limited info)≈ MM 362 · Exit 363 · Strawn · TX↓ 3 mi
- ↓ 31 mi
- ↓ 32 mi
- ↓ 40 mi
- ↓ 28 mi
- ↓ 24 mi
- ↓ 36 mi
- I-20 Westbound Rest Area near Elbow (limited info)≈ MM 168 · Exit 169 · Elbow · TX↓ 26 mi
- ↓ 73 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 43 mi
- Picnic Area (limited info)Exit 22 · Toyah · TX
I-20 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-20 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | 50 mi | I-20 in Texas → |
| Louisiana | 5 | 89 mi | I-20 in Louisiana → |
| Mississippi | 2 | – | I-20 in Mississippi → |
| Alabama | 6 | 62 mi | I-20 in Alabama → |
| Georgia | 9 | 40 mi | I-20 in Georgia → |
| South Carolina | 3 | 93 mi | I-20 in South Carolina → |
The Longest Gaps on I-20
1. 177 mi eastbound
I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Choudrant → Scott County Rest Area
2. 175 mi westbound
Van Zandt County Westbound Rest Area → I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
3. 174 mi eastbound
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area → Van Zandt County Eastbound Rest Area
4. 144 mi westbound
Lauderdale County Welcome Center → Louisiana Tourism Welcome Center
5. 120 mi eastbound
Tuscaloosa County Rest Area - I 59 Northbound → Georgia Visitor Information Center - I 20 Eastbound
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-20
13 rest stops with truck parking · 15 weigh stations
All weigh stationsI-20 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-20?
We list 51 rest stops on I-20 in 6 states: 24 eastbound and 25 westbound, plus 2 serving both directions or not yet assigned.
How far apart are rest stops on I-20?
About 61 miles on average in the same direction (by mile marker where known), but it varies a lot by state. The stop list above shows the distance to the next stop for every entry.
Where is the longest stretch without a rest area on I-20?
Eastbound between I-20 Eastbound Rest Area near Choudrant (Louisiana) and Scott County Rest Area (Mississippi) – about 177 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 20 rest stops open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, but some close overnight or seasonally, and any stop can close for construction. Opening hours and closures are shown on each stop’s page.
Are there service plazas on I-20?
Yes – Quick Draw Travel Plaza and Texas Best Smokehouse Travel Plaza. Service plazas have fuel and food; regular rest areas usually don’t.
Which states does I-20 pass through?
In our data, I-20 rest stops are in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates