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Rest Areas on I-8 (California to Arizona)

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-8, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.

  • 10 rest stops
  • 2 states
  • avg. 53 mi apart
  • longest gap 68 mi
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This page lists all 10 rest stops on I-8 we know of across 2 states, from California to Arizona – 10 rest areas. Interstate 8 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-8 in the same direction are about 53 miles apart. They're closest together in Arizona (about every 46 miles) and farthest apart in California (about 53 miles). The longest stretch without a stop is about 68 miles westbound, between Mohawk Rest Area and Sand Hills Rest Area. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.

I-8 Rest Stops in Order of Travel

I-8 eastbound rest areas are listed west to east; I-8 westbound rest areas in the opposite order. Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only, so the list changes when you switch.

Eastbound stops on the map →

  1. Welcome to California
    Buckman Springs Rest Area≈ MM 51 · Exit 51 · Pine Valley · CARestrooms · Picnic area
    ↓ 57 mi
  2. Jamie Obeso Sunbeam Rest Area≈ MM 108 · Exit 107 · Seeley · CARestrooms · Truck parking · Picnic area
    ↓ 48 mi
  3. Sand Hills Rest Area≈ MM 156 · Exit 156 · CARestrooms · Picnic area
    ↓ 68.2 mi without a rest area
  4. Welcome to Arizona
    Mohawk Rest Area≈ MM 54 · Exit 54 · AZRestrooms
    ↓ 27.5 mi
  5. Sentinel Rest AreaExit 87 · AZRestrooms
    ↓ 63 mi without a rest area
  6. Table Top Roadside Area (Eastbound) (limited info)MM 150 · Exit 151 · AZ

I-8 Rest Areas by State

Open a state to see its I-8 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.

StateRest stopsAvg. gap
California453 mi
Arizona646 mi

The Longest Gaps on I-8

  1. 1. 68 mi westbound

    Mohawk Rest Area → Sand Hills Rest Area

  2. 2. 68 mi eastbound

    Sand Hills Rest Area → Mohawk Rest Area

  3. 3. 64 mi westbound

    Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area → Sentinel Rest Area

  4. 4. 63 mi eastbound

    Sentinel Rest Area → Table Top Roadside Area (Eastbound)

  5. 5. 57 mi eastbound

    Buckman Springs Rest Area → Jamie Obeso Sunbeam Rest Area

Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.

Truck Parking and Weigh Stations on I-8

2 rest stops with truck parking · 1 weigh station

All weigh stations

I-8 Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are on I-8?

We list 10 rest stops on I-8 in 2 states: 6 eastbound and 6 westbound, plus 2 serving both directions or not yet assigned.

How far apart are rest stops on I-8?

About 53 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-8?

Westbound between Mohawk Rest Area (Arizona) and Sand Hills Rest Area (California) – about 68 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.

Are I 8 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-8 pass through?

In our data, I-8 rest stops are in California and Arizona.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All interstates