I-20 rest stops in Texas
We list 25 rest stops on I-20 in Texas, at 18 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. The biggest gap, about 188 miles, lies between I-20 Rest Area near Ranger and Van Zandt County Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 238 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: I-20 Rest Area near Pecos to Texas Travel Information Center at Waskom
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 Rest Area near Pecos | – | – | Pecos | – | – | – |
| I-20 Rest Area at Mile 69 | EB | 69 | Monahans | – | 26 | ≈ 49 mi |
| Ward County Rest Area | WB | 69 | Pyote | Yes | 25 | < 1 mi |
| Ward County Rest Area | EB | 69 | Pyote | Yes | 25 | < 1 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area at Mile 69 | WB | 69 | Monahans | – | 26 | < 1 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Midland | – | – | Midland | No | – | ≈ 81 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Big Spring | – | – | Big Spring | – | – | ≈ 30 mi |
| Howard County Rest Area | EB | 191 | Coahoma | Yes | 9 | ≈ 25 mi |
| Mitchell County Rest Area | WB | 204 | Westbrook | Yes | 10 | 13 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Roscoe | – | – | Roscoe | – | – | ≈ 27 mi |
| Nolan County Rest Area | EB | 256 | Trent | Yes | 8 | ≈ 31 mi |
| Nolan County Rest Area | WB | 257 | Trent | Yes | 5 | 1 mi |
| Callahan County Rest Area | EB | 296 | Clyde | Yes | 10 | 39 mi |
| Callahan County Rest Area | WB | 297 | Clyde | Yes | 8 | 1 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Cisco | – | – | Cisco | – | – | ≈ 34 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Cisco | – | – | Cisco | No | – | ≈ 1.8 mi |
| Eastland County Rest Area | EB | 353 | Ranger | Yes | 28 | ≈ 27 mi |
| Eastland County Rest Area | WB | 359 | Ranger | Yes | 28 | 6 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Ranger | WB | – | Ranger | – | – | ≈ 3.2 mi |
| I-20 Rest Area near Ranger | EB | – | Ranger | – | – | ≈ 1.1 mi |
| Van Zandt County Rest Area | WB | 538 | Van | Yes | 15 | ≈ 188 mi |
| Van Zandt County Rest Area | EB | – | Van | Yes | 15 | < 1 mi |
| Winona Picnic Area Rest Area | WB | – | Liberty City | No | – | ≈ 40 mi |
| Winona Picnic Area Rest Area | EB | – | Liberty City | No | – | < 1 mi |
| Texas Travel Information Center at Waskom | – | – | Waskom | – | – | ≈ 71 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 Texas Travel Information Center at Waskom. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Texas Travel Information Center at Waskom · direction not confirmed
- Winona Picnic Area Rest Area
- Van Zandt County Rest Area · mile 538
- I-20 Rest Area near Ranger
- Eastland County Rest Area · mile 359
- I-20 Rest Area near Cisco · direction not confirmed
- I-20 Rest Area near Cisco · direction not confirmed
- Callahan County Rest Area · mile 297
- Nolan County Rest Area · mile 257
- I-20 Rest Area near Roscoe · direction not confirmed
- Mitchell County Rest Area · mile 204
- I-20 Rest Area near Big Spring · direction not confirmed
- I-20 Rest Area near Midland · direction not confirmed
- I-20 Rest Area at Mile 69 · mile 69
- Ward County Rest Area · mile 69
- I-20 Rest Area near Pecos · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Texas?
Overnight stays allowed
Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request.
Source: Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Texas rest areas (state DOT)
I-20 beyond Texas
Eastbound, it continues in Alabama. All I-20 rest stops · All rest areas in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-20 in Texas?
25 rest stops in our list: 16 reachable eastbound and 16 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-20 in Texas?
About 188 miles, between I-20 Rest Area near Ranger near Ranger and Van Zandt County Rest Area near Van.
Is there a welcome center on I-20 in Texas?
Yes: Texas Travel Information Center at Waskom.
Which I-20 rest stops in Texas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 12 of the 25 stops, for example Ward County Rest Area, Ward County Rest Area and Howard County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-20 rest stops in Texas?
Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request. (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411)