3,074 truck rest stops · 48 states · updated October 2026
Truck Rest Stops & Trucker Rest Areas
Rest areas with truck parking and truck stops in one list – find the next truck rest stop where you can take your break.
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Trucker rest stops come in two kinds. A truck rest stop is any place where a tractor-trailer can pull off and take a legal break: a state rest area with truck spaces, or a truck stop with parking. We list 3,074 truck rest stops in 48 states.
Tap the button above to see trucker rest areas near you, nearest first. Most serve one direction only, so check the side of the road – each stop shows its direction.
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Truck Rest Stop Map
Every location we know of. Open the full map to zoom in, filter by amenities and find the ones along your route.
Open the full mapTruck Rest Area or Truck Stop?
People often say truck stop rest area for both, but they’re different. A truck rest area is run by the state, sits right on the interstate and is free – but there’s usually no fuel, no food and a limited number of truck spaces, sometimes with a time limit. A truck stop is a private business off an exit with diesel, food and showers, and often more parking, but you have to leave the highway.
For a 30-minute break, a rest area is the quickest option. For your 10-hour break, a truck stop usually has more spaces and more to offer – if you get there before the lot fills up.
Truck Rest Stops by State
Pick a state to see its trucker rest areas and truck stops by interstate and direction.
- Alabama99
- Arizona73
- Arkansas61
- California110
- Colorado45
- Connecticut15
- Delaware1
- Florida108
- Georgia132
- Idaho27
- Illinois179
- Indiana107
- Iowa105
- Kansas47
- Kentucky59
- Louisiana55
- Maine5
- Maryland23
- Massachusetts10
- Michigan78
- Minnesota50
- Mississippi54
- Missouri110
- Montana52
- Nebraska51
- Nevada35
- New Hampshire6
- New Jersey15
- New Mexico48
- New York37
- North Carolina60
- North Dakota22
- Ohio144
- Oklahoma83
- Oregon37
- Pennsylvania70
- Rhode Island1
- South Carolina81
- South Dakota21
- Tennessee89
- Texas389
- Utah42
- Vermont3
- Virginia53
- Washington61
- West Virginia13
- Wisconsin78
- Wyoming30
Planning Breaks Around Hours of Service
Federal hours-of-service rules require a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving and a 10-hour break after 11 hours of driving. The interstate pages list every truck rest stop in order of travel with the distance to the next one, so you can see where you’ll be when your clock runs out – and pick a stop with parking before then.
What Trucker Rest Areas Offer
Most rest areas with truck parking have restrooms open 24 hours, vending machines and lighting; some add picnic areas, pet areas and travel information. Showers are rare at public rest areas – for those, use a truck stop.
Truck Rest Stop FAQ
How do I find a trucker rest area near me?
Tap Find truck rest stops near me. We show rest areas with truck parking and truck stops near you on the map, nearest first, with the direction each rest area serves.
Can truckers sleep at rest areas?
In many states, yes – rest areas let drivers rest to prevent fatigue, sometimes with a time limit. A few states restrict overnight stays. Each state page sums up the rules we know of.
How long can a truck stay at a rest area?
It depends on the state – from about 2 hours to no posted limit. The posted signs at the rest area always apply.
Do truck rest areas have showers?
Very few public rest areas do. Truck stops are the place for a shower – see truck stops with showers.
What is the difference between a truck stop and a rest area?
A rest area is a free state facility right on the highway with restrooms and parking. A truck stop is a private business off an exit with fuel, food, showers and usually more parking.