Rest Areas on I-59 (Mississippi to Louisiana)
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-59, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 15 rest stops on I-59 we know of across 3 states, from Mississippi to Louisiana – 12 rest areas, 3 welcome centers. Interstate 59 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-59 in the same direction are about 56 miles apart. They're closest together in Mississippi (about every 49 miles) and farthest apart in Alabama (about 60 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 82 miles southbound, between Saint Clair County Rest Area (Southbound) and Tuscaloosa County Rest Area (Southbound). Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-59 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-59 northbound rest areas are listed south to north; I-59 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 MississippiI-59 Northbound Rest Area near Nicholson (limited info)≈ MM 3 · Exit 4 · Nicholson · MS↓ 52.5 mi
- I-59 Northbound Rest Area near Purvis (limited info)Exit 59 · Purvis · MS↓ 44.9 mi
- Parking Area (limited info)Exit 104 · Sandersville · MS↓ 58.8 mi
- Welcome to Alabama↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 47 mi
- ↓ 80 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Alabama↓ 70.6 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 82 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 46 mi
- ↓ 46.3 mi
- Welcome to Mississippi↓ 49.1 mi
- Parking area (limited info)Exit 113 · Sandersville · MS↓ 48 mi
- I-59 Southbound Rest Area near Purvis (limited info)Exit 59 · Purvis · MS↓ 65.2 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to LouisianaI-59 Southbound Rest Area near Pearl River (limited info)Exit 1A · Pearl River · LA
I-59 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-59 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | 49 mi | I-59 in Mississippi → |
| Alabama | 8 | 60 mi | I-59 in Alabama → |
| Louisiana | 1 | – | I-59 in Louisiana → |
The Longest Gaps on I-59
1. 82 mi southbound
Saint Clair County Rest Area (Southbound) → Tuscaloosa County Rest Area (Southbound)
2. 80 mi northbound
Tuscaloosa County Rest Area - I 59 Northbound → Saint Clair County Rest Area (Northbound)
3. 71 mi southbound
Alabama Welcome Center → Saint Clair County Rest Area (Southbound)
4. 65 mi southbound
I-59 Southbound Rest Area near Purvis → I-59 Southbound Rest Area near Pearl River
5. 59 mi northbound
Parking Area → Sumter Welcome Center
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-59
9 rest stops with truck parking · 2 weigh stations
All weigh stationsI-59 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-59?
We list 15 rest stops on I-59 in 3 states: 7 northbound and 8 southbound.
How far apart are rest stops on I-59?
About 56 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-59?
Southbound between Saint Clair County Rest Area (Southbound) (Alabama) and Tuscaloosa County Rest Area (Southbound) (Alabama) – about 82 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 59 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-59 pass through?
In our data, I-59 rest stops are in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates