Rest areaI-275 (Michigan) · Southbound

Carleton Rest Area 826

Carleton Rest Area 826 sits on I-275 (Michigan) near Carleton in Monroe County (mile 5), southbound. Truckers get 22 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. It is about 25 miles (straight line) from Detroit, MI.

Highway	I-275 (Michigan) · Southbound
Mile marker	5
Location	Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan Directions (42.0430, -83.3553)
Amenities	We have no confirmed amenities for this stop.
Truck parking	22 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-275 (Michigan)

Heading southbound

No further southbound stop in our list on I-275 (Michigan).

Heading northbound

I-275 (Michigan) Rest Area at Mile 23
18 miles · Rest area near Canton Township

Overnight parking

Michigan sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Rule: MDOT proposed rules (2025). More on Michigan rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Monroe Welcome Center 823 Welcome center

I-75 NB · Mile 11 · South Monroe · about 13 mi

Restrooms 25 truck spaces
Belleville Rest Area Rest area

I-94 WB · Mile 188 · Belleville · about 15 mi

Restrooms 33 truck spaces
Dundee Welcome Center 822 Welcome center

US-23 NB · Mile 7 · Lambertville · about 22 mi

Restrooms 22 truck spaces
I-75 Rest Area at Mile 47 Rest area

I-75 NB · Mile 47 · Detroit · about 24 mi

6 truck spaces
Northfield Church Rest Area 814 Rest area

US-23 SB · Mile 48 · Whitmore Lake · about 29 mi

Restrooms 30 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carleton Rest Area 826?

On I-275 (Michigan) southbound at mile 5 near Carleton in Monroe County, Michigan. Coordinates are in the table above.

Which direction does Carleton Rest Area 826 serve?

Southbound traffic on I-275 (Michigan).

How far is the next rest stop after Carleton Rest Area 826?

Northbound: I-275 (Michigan) Rest Area at Mile 23, 18 miles.

Can you sleep at Carleton Rest Area 826?

Michigan sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Is there truck parking at Carleton Rest Area 826?

Yes. The federal survey counted 22 spaces for trucks.

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