I-75 Rest Areas in Kentucky
Every rest stop on I-75 in Kentucky, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 7 rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky in our data – 5 rest areas, 2 welcome centers. Below, the I-75 rest areas in Kentucky are listed in order of travel for each direction – 4 northbound and 3 southbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
I-75 enters Kentucky from Tennessee and continues into Ohio. Within Kentucky, rest stops in the same direction are about 63 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Kentucky is about 94 miles northbound, between Truck scales and rest area - I75 NB and Scott County (Georgetown) Rest Area Northbound.
4 rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky have truck parking. We also list 12 truck stops along I-75 in Kentucky and 4 weigh stations.
I-75 Rest Stops in Kentucky 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-75 rest stop in Kentucky in the same direction.
- ↓ 29.4 mi
- ↓ 94 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 49 mi
- ↓ 50 mi
- ↓ 93 mi without a rest area
Welcome Centers on I-75 in Kentucky
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-75 in Kentucky: Boone County (Florence) Welcome Center Southbound and Whitley County Welcome Center Northbound.
Boone County (Florence) Welcome Center Southbound
I-75 southbound · Exit 178 · Restrooms · Truck parking · Picnic area
Whitley County Welcome Center Northbound
I-75 northbound · Exit 160 · Restrooms · Picnic area
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-75 in Kentucky
Along I-75 in Kentucky we list 12 truck stops and 4 weigh stations. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Flying J Walton · Exit 171
- I-75 Truck Stop near London · Exit 41
- Love’s near Sadieville · Exit 136
- Love's Travel Stop near Richmond · Exit 95
- Mr. Fuel Travel Center near Walton · Exit 175
- Pilot near Georgetown · Exit 129
Can You Sleep at I-75 Rest Areas in Kentucky?
Limit: 4 h in 24 h
Use of a safety rest area on a limited-access highway is limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet grants a permit.
Source: 603 KAR 5:040
Rules in all states →Driving I-75 Through Kentucky
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-75 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 94-mile stretch northbound after Truck scales and rest area - I75 NB. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-75? I-75 in Tennessee and I-75 in Ohio pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-75 across 6 states, or every rest area in Kentucky on all highways.
I-75 Rest Areas in Kentucky: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-75 in Kentucky?
We list 7 rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky: 4 northbound and 3 southbound, including 2 welcome centers.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky?
About 63 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 94 miles northbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-75 in Kentucky?
Yes – Boone County (Florence) Welcome Center Southbound and Whitley County Welcome Center Northbound. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-75 rest areas in Kentucky open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Kentucky 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-75 rest areas in Kentucky?
Use of a safety rest area on a limited-access highway is limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet grants a permit. (Source: 603 KAR 5:040.) Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.
Do I-75 rest areas in Kentucky have truck parking?
4 rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 12 truck stops along I-75 in Kentucky.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-75 rest areas