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.
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.
- Welcome to Illinois↓ 42 mi
- ↓ 41 mi
- ↓ 48 mi
- ↓ 51.7 mi
- ↓ 45.3 mi
- ↓ 59.9 mi
- Welcome to Illinois↓ 59.3 mi
- ↓ 45.4 mi
- ↓ 51.7 mi
- ↓ 48.6 mi
- ↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 47 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.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | 48 mi | I-57 in Illinois → |
The Longest Gaps on I-57
1. 60 mi northbound
Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound → Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound
2. 59 mi southbound
Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound → Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound
3. 52 mi northbound
Green Creek Rest Area - Northbound → Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
4. 52 mi southbound
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound → Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound
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 stationsI-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.
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