Rest Stops NearbyI-20 rest stops in Mississippi
Driving I-20 through Mississippi, you pass 4 rest stops we know of. That includes 2 welcome centers. Plan ahead between Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center and Rest Area Scott County I-20: that gap is 78 miles. The FHWA survey counted 62 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center to Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center | – | 1 | Vicksburg | – | 8 | – |
| Rest Area Scott County I-20 | WB | 79 | Morton | – | 23 | 78 mi |
| Rest Area Scott County I-20 | EB | 91 | Forest | – | 16 | ≈ 17 mi |
| Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center | WB | 163 | Toomsuba | Yes | 15 | 72 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 Welcome Center Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Welcome Center · mile 163
- Rest Area Scott County I-20 · mile 79
- Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center · mile 1 · 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-20 beyond Mississippi
Westbound, I-20 continues in Louisiana. Eastbound, it continues in Georgia. All I-20 rest stops · All rest areas in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-20 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-20 in Mississippi?
About 78 miles, between Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center near Vicksburg and Rest Area Scott County I-20 near Morton.
Is there a welcome center on I-20 in Mississippi?
Yes: Welcome Center Warren County Welcome Center and Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center (westbound).
Which I-20 rest stops in Mississippi have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 4 stops, for example Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-20 rest stops in Mississippi?
We found no statewide hour limit in Mississippi. Follow the signs posted at each site.