Rest Areas on I-26 (Tennessee to South Carolina)
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-26, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 14 rest stops on I-26 we know of across 3 states, from Tennessee to South Carolina – 11 rest areas, 3 welcome centers. Interstate 26 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-26 in the same direction are about 43 miles apart. They're closest together in North Carolina (about every 27 miles) and farthest apart in South Carolina (about 48 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 63 miles westbound, between Kinards Rest Area (Westbound) and I-26 West NC Welcome Center. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-26 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-26 eastbound rest areas are listed west to east; I-26 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 Tennessee↓ 42.1 mi
- Welcome to North Carolina↓ 30.9 mi
- ↓ 28.8 mi
- Welcome to South Carolina↓ 61 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 59 mi
- ↓ 27 mi
- ↓ 54 mi
- Welcome to South Carolina↓ 30 mi
- ↓ 58 mi
- ↓ 63.4 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to North Carolina↓ 22.6 mi
- ↓ 43.3 mi
- Welcome to Tennessee
I-26 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-26 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | – | I-26 in Tennessee → |
| North Carolina | 4 | 27 mi | I-26 in North Carolina → |
| South Carolina | 8 | 48 mi | I-26 in South Carolina → |
The Longest Gaps on I-26
1. 63 mi westbound
Kinards Rest Area (Westbound) → I-26 West NC Welcome Center
2. 61 mi eastbound
Landrum Welcome Center (Eastbound) → Kinards Rest Area (Eastbound)
3. 59 mi eastbound
Kinards Rest Area (Eastbound) → Gaston Rest Area (Eastbound)
4. 58 mi westbound
Gaston Rest Area (Westbound) → Kinards Rest Area (Westbound)
5. 54 mi eastbound
Orangeburg County Rest Area (Eastbound) → I-26 Eastbound Rest Area near Goose Creek
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-26
1 rest stop with truck parking · 1 weigh station
All weigh stationsI-26 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-26?
We list 14 rest stops on I-26 in 3 states: 8 eastbound and 6 westbound.
How far apart are rest stops on I-26?
About 43 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-26?
Westbound between Kinards Rest Area (Westbound) (South Carolina) and I-26 West NC Welcome Center (North Carolina) – about 63 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 26 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-26 pass through?
In our data, I-26 rest stops are in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates