Rest Stops NearbyI-10 rest stops in Louisiana
Driving I-10 through Louisiana, you pass 4 rest stops we know of. The biggest gap, 120 miles, lies between Butte Larose (Atchafalaya) Rest Area and Slidell I-10 Rest Area. Together they have 90 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Toomey Rest Area to Slidell I-10 Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toomey Rest Area | EB | 1.4 | Toomey | – | 15 | – |
| I-10 Rest Area near Breaux Bridge | – | – | Breaux Bridge | – | – | ≈ 120 mi |
| Butte Larose (Atchafalaya) Rest Area | – | 121 | Butte Larose | Yes | 43 | ≈ 16 mi |
| Slidell I-10 Rest Area | WB | 1 | Slidell | Yes | 32 | 120 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving westbound
Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Slidell I-10 Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Slidell I-10 Rest Area · mile 1
- Butte Larose (Atchafalaya) Rest Area · mile 121 · direction not confirmed
- I-10 Rest Area near Breaux Bridge · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Louisiana?
Neither Louisiana law nor the state DOT website sets an hour limit for rest areas, as far as we found. Look for a time limit on the signs at each site. Sleeping in the car is one thing; tents are another and not welcome.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Louisiana rest areas (state DOT)
I-10 beyond Louisiana
Westbound, I-10 continues in Texas. Eastbound, it continues in Mississippi. All I-10 rest stops · All rest areas in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-10 in Louisiana?
4 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-10 in Louisiana?
About 120 miles, between Butte Larose (Atchafalaya) Rest Area near Butte Larose and Slidell I-10 Rest Area near Slidell.
Which I-10 rest stops in Louisiana have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 4 stops, for example Butte Larose (Atchafalaya) Rest Area and Slidell I-10 Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-10 rest stops in Louisiana?
We found no statewide hour limit in Louisiana. Follow the signs posted at each site.