Rest Areas on I-39 (Illinois to Wisconsin)
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-39, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 12 rest stops on I-39 we know of across 2 states, from Illinois to Wisconsin – 9 rest areas, 1 welcome center and 2 service plazas. Interstate 39 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-39 in the same direction are about 45 miles apart. They're closest together in Wisconsin (about every 40 miles) and farthest apart in Illinois (about 84 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 84 miles southbound, between Turtle Creek Welcome Center (Southbound Only) and Willow Creek Rest Area - Southbound. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-39 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-39 northbound rest areas are listed south to north; I-39 southbound 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 Illinois↓ 54 mi
- Welcome to Wisconsin↓ 68.2 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 36.3 mi
- Welcome to WisconsinI-39 Southbound Rest Area near Coloma (limited info)Exit 124 · Coloma · WI↓ 7 mi
- Coloma Rest Area 81 (limited info)Exit 124 · Coloma · WI↓ 38 mi
- ↓ 51.6 mi
- ↓ 19.9 mi
- Welcome to Illinois↓ 84 mi without a rest area
I-39 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-39 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | 84 mi | I-39 in Illinois → |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 40 mi | I-39 in Wisconsin → |
The Longest Gaps on I-39
1. 84 mi southbound
Turtle Creek Welcome Center (Southbound Only) → Willow Creek Rest Area - Southbound
2. 68 mi northbound
Beloit Rest Area 22 → Poynette Rest Area 12
3. 54 mi northbound
Willow Creek Rest Area - Northbound → Beloit Rest Area 22
4. 52 mi southbound
Portage Rest Area 11 → Rest Area #17 Janesville
5. 38 mi southbound
Coloma Rest Area 81 → Portage Rest Area 11
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-39
7 rest stops with truck parking · 2 weigh stations
All weigh stationsI-39 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-39?
We list 12 rest stops on I-39 in 2 states: 4 northbound and 6 southbound, plus 2 serving both directions or not yet assigned.
How far apart are rest stops on I-39?
About 45 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-39?
Southbound between Turtle Creek Welcome Center (Southbound Only) (Illinois) and Willow Creek Rest Area - Southbound (Illinois) – about 84 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 39 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-39?
Yes – I-39 Service Plaza near South Beloit and Pleasant Springs Travel Plaza. Service plazas have fuel and food; regular rest areas usually don’t.
Which states does I-39 pass through?
In our data, I-39 rest stops are in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates