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Welcome centerHours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 "visitor center"

Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville

I-35 Southbound · ≈ MM 501 · Exit 501 (0.4 mi) · near Gainesville, Texas

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines
  • Picnic area
  • Wi-Fi
  • Visitor information

Not recorded: Pet area · Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Dump station · Scenic view

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Next Stops on I-35

Ahead · southbound140 miHill County Southbound Rest AreaI-35 · Exit 362 · Rest area
Behind · previous stop59 miI-35 Southbound Rest Area near DavisI-35 · Exit 60 · Rest area

No rest area for the next 140 miles southbound – plan your break here.

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About Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville

Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville is a welcome center on I-35 southbound in Texas, about 0.4 miles from Exit 501, at about mile 501. It has accessible restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, restrooms, vending machines, visitor information and Wi-Fi. The next rest area southbound is Hill County Southbound Rest Area, about 140 miles ahead.

It serves southbound traffic only. We haven't found a matching stop on the other side of I-35 – check the next stops below.

It's one of 215 rest areas and welcome centers in Texas, 43 of which have truck parking. See all Texas rest areas on the state page.

The nearest truck stop is Road Ranger near Gainesville, approx. 1.7 miles away.

Parking Rules

Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Texas's overnight rule yet.

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FAQ

What are the hours of Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville?

Recorded hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 "visitor center". Posted signs at the site always take priority.

Does Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville have truck parking?

Truck parking isn't recorded for Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville. The nearest truck stop is Road Ranger near Gainesville (approx. 1.7 mi).

What is the next rest area after Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville on I-35 southbound?

The next stop southbound is Hill County Southbound Rest Area, about 140 miles ahead near Exit 362. The previous one is I-35 Southbound Rest Area near Davis (59 miles back).

Where is Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville located?

Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville is on I-35 southbound at about mile 501 near Exit 501, close to Gainesville, Texas. GPS coordinates: 33.69279, -97.16302.