Rest Stops NearbyI-10 rest stops in Mississippi
We list 4 rest stops on I-10 in Mississippi, at 3 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 61 miles, between Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center and Rest Area Jackson County I-10. Together they have 66 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center to Welcome Center Jackson County Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center | – | 2 | Pearlington | – | 20 | – |
| Rest Area Jackson County I-10 | EB | 63 | Gautier | – | 18 | 61 mi |
| Rest Area Jackson County I-10 | WB | 63 | Gautier | – | 18 | < 1 mi |
| Welcome Center Jackson County Welcome Center | WB | 74 | Moss Point | – | 10 | 11 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
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Welcome Center Jackson County Welcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Welcome Center Jackson County Welcome Center · mile 74
- Rest Area Jackson County I-10 · mile 63
- Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center · mile 2 · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Mississippi?
We could not find a statewide rule in Mississippi on how long you may stay at a rest area. Each rest area may post its own time limit. 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: Mississippi rest areas (state DOT)
I-10 beyond Mississippi
Westbound, I-10 continues in Louisiana. Eastbound, it continues in Alabama. All I-10 rest stops · All rest areas in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-10 in Mississippi?
4 rest stops in our list: 2 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 Mississippi?
About 61 miles, between Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center near Pearlington and Rest Area Jackson County I-10 near Gautier.
Is there a welcome center on I-10 in Mississippi?
Yes: Welcome Center Hancock County Welcome Center and Welcome Center Jackson County Welcome Center (westbound).
Can you sleep at I-10 rest stops in Mississippi?
We found no statewide hour limit in Mississippi. Follow the signs posted at each site.