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Rest Areas on I-57

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-57, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.

  • 14 rest stops
  • avg. 48 mi apart
  • longest gap 60 mi

This page lists all 14 rest stops on I-57 we know of in Illinois – 14 rest areas. Interstate 57 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-57 in the same direction are about 48 miles apart. The longest stretch without a stop is about 60 miles northbound, between Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound and Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.

I-57 Rest Stops in Order of Travel

I-57 northbound rest areas are listed south to north; I-57 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.

Northbound stops on the map →

  1. Welcome to Illinois
    ↓ 42 mi
  2. ↓ 41 mi
  3. ↓ 48 mi
  4. ↓ 51.7 mi
  5. ↓ 45.3 mi
  6. ↓ 59.9 mi

I-57 Rest Areas by State

Open a state to see its I-57 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.

StateRest stopsAvg. gap
Illinois1448 mi

The Longest Gaps on I-57

  1. 1. 60 mi northbound

    Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound → Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound

  2. 2. 59 mi southbound

    Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound → Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound

  3. 3. 52 mi northbound

    Green Creek Rest Area - Northbound → Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound

  4. 4. 52 mi southbound

    Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound → Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound

  5. 5. 49 mi southbound

    Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound → Post Oak Rest Area - Southbound

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

Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-57

10 rest stops with truck parking · 5 weigh stations

All weigh stations

I-57 Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are on I-57?

We list 14 rest stops on I-57: 7 northbound and 7 southbound.

How far apart are rest stops on I-57?

About 48 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-57?

Northbound between Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound (Illinois) and Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound (Illinois) – about 60 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.

Are I 57 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.

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