Rest Stops Nearby

I-20 rest stops in South Carolina

I-20 has 7 rest stops in South Carolina in our directory (4 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 1 welcome center and 4 truck parking areas. The biggest gap, 72 miles, lies between Aiken Truck Parking Area and Kershaw Rest Area. Together they have 125 truck parking spaces.

North Augusta Welcome CenterAiken Truck Parking AreaAiken Truck Parking AreaKershaw Rest AreaKershaw Rest AreaDarlington Truck Parking AreaDarlington Truck Parking Area West East · about 129 mi between first and last stop
Green: rest area · blue: welcome center · yellow: service plaza · grey: parking. Dots above the line serve eastbound traffic, below westbound.

Eastbound: North Augusta Welcome Center to Darlington Truck Parking Area

I-20, west to east
Rest stopSideMileNearRestroomsTruck spacesFrom previous
North Augusta Welcome Center EB 0.1 North Augusta Yes 22 –
Aiken Truck Parking Area WB 21 Aiken – 7 21 mi
Aiken Truck Parking Area EB 21 Aiken – 7 < 1 mi
Kershaw Rest Area EB 93 Lugoff – 42 72 mi
Kershaw Rest Area WB 93 Lugoff – 25 < 1 mi
Darlington Truck Parking Area EB 129 Lamar – 11 36 mi
Darlington Truck Parking Area WB 129 Lamar – 11 < 1 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 Darlington Truck Parking Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.

Can you sleep at rest stops in South Carolina?

We could not find a statewide rule in South Carolina on how long you may stay at a rest area. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Camping is a different matter: it is not welcome at rest areas.

Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.

Official list: South Carolina rest areas (state DOT)

I-20 beyond South Carolina

Westbound, I-20 continues in Georgia. All I-20 rest stops · All rest areas in South Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many rest stops are on I-20 in South Carolina?

7 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound.

What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-20 in South Carolina?

About 72 miles, between Aiken Truck Parking Area near Aiken and Kershaw Rest Area near Lugoff.

Is there a welcome center on I-20 in South Carolina?

Yes: North Augusta Welcome Center (eastbound).

Which I-20 rest stops in South Carolina have restrooms?

Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 7 stops, for example North Augusta Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.

Can you sleep at I-20 rest stops in South Carolina?

We found no statewide hour limit in South Carolina. Follow the signs posted at each site.