Rest Areas on I-65 (Alabama to Indiana)
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-65, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 23 rest stops on I-65 we know of across 4 states, from Alabama to Indiana – 17 rest areas, 6 welcome centers. Interstate 65 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-65 in the same direction are about 68 miles apart. They're closest together in Kentucky (about every 58 miles) and farthest apart in Alabama (about 70 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 118 miles southbound, between Robertson County Welcome Center and Ardmore Welcome Center. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-65 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-65 northbound rest areas are listed south to north; I-65 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 Alabama↓ 48 mi
- ↓ 81 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 88 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 66.5 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Tennessee↓ 112.5 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Kentucky↓ 61 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 93.4 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to IndianaI-65 Northbound Rest Area near Henryville (limited info)≈ MM 22 · Exit 19 · Henryville · IN↓ 116 mi without a rest area
- I-65 Northbound Rest Area near Thorntown (limited info)Exit 146 · Thorntown · IN↓ 46.4 mi
- Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 NB (Closed) (limited info)≈ MM 195 · Exit 193 · Wolcott · IN↓ 36 mi
- Welcome to Indiana↓ 36 mi
- Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 SB (Closed) (limited info)≈ MM 195 · Exit 193 · Wolcott · IN↓ 45.3 mi
- Lebanon Rest Area - I65 SB (limited info)Exit 146 · Thorntown · IN↓ 34.6 mi
- ↓ 89 mi without a rest area
- I-65 Southbound Rest Area near Henryville (limited info)≈ MM 22 · Exit 19 · Henryville · IN↓ 44.4 mi
- Welcome to Kentucky↓ 54 mi
- ↓ 54.8 mi
- Welcome to Tennessee↓ 117.5 mi without a rest area
- Welcome to Alabama↓ 63 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 88 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 80 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 44 mi
I-65 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-65 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8 | 70 mi | I-65 in Alabama → |
| Tennessee | 2 | – | I-65 in Tennessee → |
| Kentucky | 4 | 58 mi | I-65 in Kentucky → |
| Indiana | 9 | 58 mi | I-65 in Indiana → |
The Longest Gaps on I-65
1. 118 mi southbound
Robertson County Welcome Center → Ardmore Welcome Center
2. 116 mi northbound
I-65 Northbound Rest Area near Henryville → I-65 Northbound Rest Area near Thorntown
3. 113 mi northbound
I-65 Northbound Rest Area near Elkton → Franklin Welcome Center
4. 93 mi northbound
Hart County (Horse County) Northbound Rest Area → I-65 Northbound Rest Area near Henryville
5. 89 mi southbound
I-65 Southbound Rest Area near Indianapolis → I-65 Southbound Rest Area near Henryville
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-65
9 rest stops with truck parking · 4 weigh stations
All weigh stationsI-65 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-65?
We list 23 rest stops on I-65 in 4 states: 11 northbound and 13 southbound, plus 1 serving both directions or not yet assigned.
How far apart are rest stops on I-65?
About 68 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-65?
Southbound between Robertson County Welcome Center (Tennessee) and Ardmore Welcome Center (Alabama) – about 118 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 65 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-65 pass through?
In our data, I-65 rest stops are in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates