Rest Stops NearbyI-24 rest stops in Kentucky
Driving I-24 through Kentucky, you pass 2 rest stops we know of. That includes 2 welcome centers. The biggest gap, 86 miles, lies between I-24 East Paducah Welcome Center and I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center. Together they have 44 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: I-24 East Paducah Welcome Center to I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-24 East Paducah Welcome Center | EB | 7 | Paducah | – | 15 | – |
| I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center | WB | 93 | Oak Grove | Yes | 29 | 86 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 I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center · mile 93
Can you sleep at rest stops in Kentucky?
Time limit: 4 hours
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit.
Source: 603 KAR 5:040, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: Kentucky rest areas (state DOT)
I-24 beyond Kentucky
Westbound, I-24 continues in Illinois. Eastbound, it continues in Tennessee. All I-24 rest stops · All rest areas in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-24 in Kentucky?
2 rest stops in our list: 1 reachable eastbound and 1 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-24 in Kentucky?
About 86 miles, between I-24 East Paducah Welcome Center near Paducah and I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center near Oak Grove.
Is there a welcome center on I-24 in Kentucky?
Yes: I-24 East Paducah Welcome Center (eastbound) and I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center (westbound).
Which I-24 rest stops in Kentucky have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 2 stops, for example I-24 Christian CountyWelcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-24 rest stops in Kentucky?
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit. (603 KAR 5:040)