Rest Stops NearbyI-26 rest stops
I-26 has 16 rest stops in our directory, spread over 4 states between Tennessee and South Carolina. On average there is a stop location every 41 miles. The longest gap is about 108 miles, between Virginia Welcome Center (VA) and Polk County Rest Area WBL (NC). Along the way: 5 welcome centers and 331 truck parking spaces.
I-26 by state, west to east
All I-26 rest stops, eastbound order
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center | – | 6 | Colonial Heights, TN | Yes | 17 | – |
| Madison County Rest Area EBL | EB | 6 | Mars Hill, NC | – | 30 | ≈ 48 mi |
| Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL | EB | 41 | Fletcher, NC | Yes | 9 | 35 mi |
| Buncombe County Rest Area, WBL | WB | 41 | Fletcher, NC | Yes | 9 | < 1 mi |
| I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 | – | 46 | Banner Hill, TN | – | 30 | ≈ 50 mi |
| Tennessee Welcome Center | – | 75 | Walnut Hill, TN | – | 22 | ≈ 46 mi |
| Virginia Welcome Center | – | – | Bristol, VA | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Polk County Rest Area WBL | WB | 69 | Columbus, NC | – | 7 | ≈ 108 mi |
| Landrum Welcome Center | EB | 3 | Landrum, SC | – | 22 | ≈ 7.1 mi |
| Newberry Rest Area | EB | 63 | Kinards, SC | Yes | 45 | 60 mi |
| Newberry Rest Area | WB | 63 | Kinards, SC | Yes | 47 | < 1 mi |
| Calhoun Rest Area | EB | 123 | Gaston, SC | – | 5 | 60 mi |
| Calhoun Rest Area | WB | 123 | Sandy Run, SC | – | 5 | < 1 mi |
| Orangeburg Rest Area | EB | 150 | Orangeburg, SC | Yes | 20 | 27 mi |
| Orangeburg Rest Area | WB | 152 | Fersners, SC | – | 46 | 2 mi |
| Charleston Rest Area | EB | 204 | Ladson, SC | – | 17 | 52 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-26?
16 rest stops in our list: 3 in Tennessee, 4 in North Carolina, 1 in Virginia, 8 in South Carolina.
What is the longest stretch of I-26 without a rest stop?
About 108 miles, between Virginia Welcome Center (Bristol) and Polk County Rest Area WBL (Columbus).
Where are the welcome centers on I-26?
Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center (TN), I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 (TN), Tennessee Welcome Center (TN), Virginia Welcome Center (VA) and Landrum Welcome Center (SC).