I-65 Rest Areas in Alabama
Every rest stop on I-65 in Alabama, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 8 rest stops on I-65 in Alabama in our data – 7 rest areas, 1 welcome center. Below, the I-65 rest areas in Alabama are listed in order of travel for each direction – 4 northbound and 5 southbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
Alabama is where I-65 starts in our data; it continues into Tennessee. Within Alabama, rest stops in the same direction are about 70 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Alabama is about 88 miles northbound, between Chilton County Rest Area (Northbound) and Cullman County Rest Area.
8 rest stops on I-65 in Alabama have truck parking. We also list 16 truck stops along I-65 in Alabama.
I-65 Rest Stops in Alabama in Order of Travel
Northbound stops are listed south to north, southbound stops in the opposite order. The mileage under each stop is the distance to the next I-65 rest stop in Alabama in the same direction.
- ↓ 48 mi
- ↓ 81 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 88 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 63 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 88 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 80 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 44 mi
Welcome Centers on I-65 in Alabama
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-65 in Alabama: Ardmore Welcome Center.
I-65 southbound · Exit 365 · Restrooms · Truck parking · Dump station
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-65 in Alabama
Along I-65 in Alabama we list 16 truck stops. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Flying J Travel Center near Birmingham · Exit 264
- Flying J Travel Center on I-65 · Exit 158
- I-65 Truck Stop · Exit 158
- I-65 Truck Stop near Birmingham · Exit 262B
- I-65 Truck Stop near Indian Springs Village · Exit 246
- I-65 Truck Stop near Indian Springs Village · Exit 246
Can You Sleep at I-65 Rest Areas in Alabama?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Alabama 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-65 Through Alabama
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-65 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 88-mile stretch northbound after Chilton County Rest Area (Northbound). Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-65? I-65 in Tennessee pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-65 across 4 states, or every rest area in Alabama on all highways.
I-65 Rest Areas in Alabama: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-65 in Alabama?
We list 8 rest stops on I-65 in Alabama: 4 northbound and 5 southbound, including 1 welcome center.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-65 in Alabama?
About 70 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 88 miles northbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-65 in Alabama?
Yes – Ardmore Welcome Center. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-65 rest areas in Alabama open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Alabama 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-65 rest areas in Alabama?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Alabama rest areas in an official source. Follow the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Do I-65 rest areas in Alabama have truck parking?
8 rest stops on I-65 in Alabama have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 16 truck stops along I-65 in Alabama.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-65 rest areas