I-40 Rest Areas in North Carolina
Every rest stop on I-40 in North Carolina, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 13 rest stops on I-40 in North Carolina in our data – 12 rest areas, 1 welcome center. Below, the I-40 rest areas in North Carolina are listed in order of travel for each direction – 7 eastbound and 7 westbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
In our data, North Carolina is the last state on I-40 after Tennessee. Within North Carolina, rest stops in the same direction are about 54 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in North Carolina is about 72 miles eastbound, between North Carolina Welcome Center and Marion Rest Area - Eastbound.
2 rest stops on I-40 in North Carolina have truck parking. We also list 16 truck stops along I-40 in North Carolina and 4 weigh stations.
I-40 Rest Stops in North Carolina in Order of Travel
Eastbound stops are listed west to east, westbound stops in the opposite order. The mileage under each stop is the distance to the next I-40 rest stop in North Carolina in the same direction.
- ↓ 72 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 50.4 mi
- I-40 Catawba Rest Area Eastbound MM 136 (limited info)Exit 135 · Claremont↓ 40.1 mi
- ↓ 53.5 mi
- ↓ 70.9 mi without a rest area
- I-40 Eastbound Rest Area near Benson (limited info)Exit 325 · Benson↓ 38.2 mi
- ↓ 38.3 mi
- I-40 Westbound Rest Area near Benson (limited info)Exit 325 · Benson↓ 70.9 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 53.6 mi
- ↓ 40 mi
- I-40 Catawba Rest Area Westbound MM 136 (limited info)Exit 135 · Claremont↓ 50.3 mi
- ↓ 72 mi without a rest area
Welcome Centers on I-40 in North Carolina
Welcome centers sit close to the state line and are usually the best-equipped stops on the route: staff during the day, maps and travel information, and restrooms around the clock. On I-40 in North Carolina: North Carolina Welcome Center.
I-40 eastbound · Exit 7 · Restrooms · Picnic area
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-40 in North Carolina
Along I-40 in North Carolina we list 16 truck stops and 4 weigh stations. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Flying J Travel Center near Haw River · Exit 150
- I-40 Truck Stop near Castle Hayne · Exit 408
- Love's Travel Stop near Haw River · Exit 152
- Love's Travel Stop near Marion · Exit 86
- Love's Travel Stop near Statesville · Exit 154
- ONE9 near Sedalia · Exit 132
Can You Sleep at I-40 Rest Areas in North Carolina?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for North Carolina rest areas in an official source yet. Time limits and “no overnight parking” rules are posted at each rest area – and the sign always wins.
Rules in all states →Driving I-40 Through North Carolina
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-40 usually serve one direction only, and crossing the median is never allowed. Check the list for your direction before you count on the next stop – especially before the 72-mile stretch eastbound after North Carolina Welcome Center. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-40? I-40 in Tennessee pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-40 across 8 states, or every rest area in North Carolina on all highways.
I-40 Rest Areas in North Carolina: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-40 in North Carolina?
We list 13 rest stops on I-40 in North Carolina: 7 eastbound and 7 westbound, including 1 welcome center.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-40 in North Carolina?
About 54 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 72 miles eastbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-40 in North Carolina?
Yes – North Carolina Welcome Center. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-40 rest areas in North Carolina open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in North Carolina are open around the clock, but any rest area can close for construction or maintenance, and welcome center visitor desks are usually staffed only during the day. Each stop’s page shows the hours and closures we know of.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest areas in North Carolina?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for North Carolina rest areas in an official source. Follow the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Do I-40 rest areas in North Carolina have truck parking?
2 rest stops on I-40 in North Carolina have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 16 truck stops along I-40 in North Carolina.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-40 rest areas