Rest Stops NearbyI-20 rest stops in Georgia
We list 9 rest stops on I-20 in Georgia, at 8 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. Plan ahead between GDOT Rest Area 53 and GDOT Rest Area 62: that gap is 74 miles. Truck drivers find 238 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Georgia Visitor Information Center - Tallapoosa to Georgia Visitor Information Center - Augusta
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Visitor Information Center - Tallapoosa | EB | 1 | Tallapoosa | – | 47 | – |
| I-20 Rest Area near Lithia Springs | – | – | Lithia Springs | – | – | ≈ 46 mi |
| GDOT Rest Area 52 | EB | 103 | Rutledge | Yes | 44 | ≈ 65 mi |
| GDOT Rest Area 53 | WB | 108 | Rutledge | – | 39 | 5 mi |
| GDOT Rest Area 62 | EB | 182 | Howell | – | 22 | 74 mi |
| GDOT Rest Area 63 | WB | 182 | Howell | – | 40 | < 1 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Grovetown | – | – | Grovetown | – | – | ≈ 6.1 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Grovetown | – | – | Grovetown | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Georgia Visitor Information Center - Augusta | WB | 200 | Augusta | – | 46 | ≈ 14 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 Georgia Visitor Information Center - Augusta. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Georgia Visitor Information Center - Augusta · mile 200
- I-20 Rest Area near Grovetown · direction not confirmed
- I-20 Rest Area near Grovetown · direction not confirmed
- GDOT Rest Area 63 · mile 182
- GDOT Rest Area 53 · mile 108
- I-20 Rest Area near Lithia Springs · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Georgia?
Overnight stays allowed · no camping
State law lets travelers rest and sleep at rest areas and welcome centers. Tents and camping are not allowed, and no hour limit is set.
Source: O.C.G.A. § 32-6-6, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Georgia rest areas (state DOT)
I-20 beyond Georgia
Westbound, I-20 continues in Mississippi. Eastbound, it continues in South Carolina. All I-20 rest stops · All rest areas in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-20 in Georgia?
9 rest stops in our list: 6 reachable eastbound and 6 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-20 in Georgia?
About 74 miles, between GDOT Rest Area 53 near Rutledge and GDOT Rest Area 62 near Howell.
Is there a welcome center on I-20 in Georgia?
Yes: Georgia Visitor Information Center - Tallapoosa (eastbound) and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Augusta (westbound).
Which I-20 rest stops in Georgia have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 9 stops, for example GDOT Rest Area 52. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-20 rest stops in Georgia?
State law lets travelers rest and sleep at rest areas and welcome centers. Tents and camping are not allowed, and no hour limit is set. (O.C.G.A. § 32-6-6)