Rest Stops Nearby

I-30 rest stops in Arkansas

I-30 has 5 rest stops in Arkansas in our directory (3 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is 49 miles, between Texarkana Welcome Center and Gurdon Rest Area. Truck drivers find 96 spaces across these stops.

Texarkana Welcome CenterGurdon Rest AreaGurdon Rest AreaSocial Hill Rest AreaSocial Hill Rest Area West East · about 86 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: Texarkana Welcome Center to Social Hill Rest Area

I-30, west to east
Rest stopSideMileNearRestroomsTruck spacesFrom previous
Texarkana Welcome Center EB 7 Texarkana – 36 –
Gurdon Rest Area EB 56.1 Gurdon – 12 49 mi
Gurdon Rest Area WB 57.1 Gurdon – 12 1 mi
Social Hill Rest Area WB 93 Social Hill – 18 36 mi
Social Hill Rest Area EB 93 Social Hill – 18 < 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

Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Social Hill Rest 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 Arkansas?

There is no Arkansas statute or DOT rule on rest area time limits that we know of. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Sleeping in the car is one thing; tents are another and not welcome.

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

Official list: Arkansas rest areas (state DOT)

I-30 beyond Arkansas

Westbound, I-30 continues in Texas. All I-30 rest stops · All rest areas in Arkansas

Frequently asked questions

How many rest stops are on I-30 in Arkansas?

5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 2 westbound.

What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-30 in Arkansas?

About 49 miles, between Texarkana Welcome Center near Texarkana and Gurdon Rest Area near Gurdon.

Is there a welcome center on I-30 in Arkansas?

Yes: Texarkana Welcome Center (eastbound).

Can you sleep at I-30 rest stops in Arkansas?

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