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Rest Areas on I-24 (Kentucky to Illinois)

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-24, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.

  • 8 rest stops
  • 3 states
  • avg. 79 mi apart
  • longest gap 132 mi
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This page lists all 8 rest stops on I-24 we know of across 3 states, from Kentucky to Illinois – 3 rest areas, 5 welcome centers. Interstate 24 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-24 in the same direction are about 79 miles apart. The longest stretch without a stop is about 132 miles eastbound, between Tennessee Welcome Center and Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.

I-24 Rest Stops in Order of Travel

I-24 eastbound rest areas are listed west to east; I-24 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.

Eastbound stops on the map →

  1. Welcome to Kentucky
    Whitehaven Welcome Center (limited info)≈ MM 7 · Exit 7 · Lone Oak · KY · Welcome center
    ↓ 78.3 mi without a rest area
  2. Welcome to Tennessee
    Tennessee Welcome Center≈ MM 1 · Exit 1 · TN · Welcome centerRestrooms
    ↓ 132 mi without a rest area
  3. Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound (limited info)≈ MM 133 · Exit 134 · Monteagle · TN
    ↓ 27 mi
  4. I-24 Eastbound Rest Area near Ladds≈ MM 160 · Exit 161 · Ladds · TNRestrooms · Truck parking

I-24 Rest Areas by State

Open a state to see its I-24 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.

StateRest stopsAvg. gap
Kentucky2–
Tennessee562 mi
Illinois1–

The Longest Gaps on I-24

  1. 1. 132 mi eastbound

    Tennessee Welcome Center → Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound

  2. 2. 128 mi westbound

    Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound → KY Welcome Center

  3. 3. 81 mi westbound

    KY Welcome Center → Fort Massac Welcome Center

  4. 4. 78 mi eastbound

    Whitehaven Welcome Center → Tennessee Welcome Center

  5. 5. 27 mi eastbound

    Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound → I-24 Eastbound Rest Area near Ladds

Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.

Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-24

5 rest stops with truck parking · 2 weigh stations

All weigh stations

I-24 Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are on I-24?

We list 8 rest stops on I-24 in 3 states: 4 eastbound and 4 westbound.

How far apart are rest stops on I-24?

About 79 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-24?

Eastbound between Tennessee Welcome Center (Tennessee) and Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound (Tennessee) – about 132 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.

Are I 24 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.

Which states does I-24 pass through?

In our data, I-24 rest stops are in Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates