Rest Stops NearbyI-39 rest stops in Wisconsin
I-39 has 8 rest stops in Wisconsin in our directory (6 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The biggest gap, 55 miles, lies between Rest Area #17 Janesville and Poynette Rest Area 12. The FHWA survey counted 255 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Beloit Rest Area 22 to I-39 Rest Area near Dakota
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Rest Area 22 | NB | 187 | Beloit | – | 30 | – |
| Rest Area #17 Janesville | SB | 168 | Janesville | Yes | 44 | 19 mi |
| Poynette Rest Area 12 | NB | 113 | Poynette | – | 63 | 55 mi |
| Portage Rest Area 11 | SB | 113 | Portage | – | 68 | < 1 mi |
| I-39 Rest Area at Mile 117 | NB | 117 | Westfield | – | 30 | ≈ 41 mi |
| Westfield Rest Area 82 | – | – | Westfield | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Coloma Rest Area 81 | SB | 120 | Coloma | – | 20 | ≈ 2.6 mi |
| I-39 Rest Area near Dakota | – | – | Dakota | – | – | ≈ 7.9 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 southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at I-39 Rest Area near Dakota. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-39 Rest Area near Dakota · direction not confirmed
- Coloma Rest Area 81 · mile 120
- Westfield Rest Area 82 · direction not confirmed
- Portage Rest Area 11 · mile 113
- Rest Area #17 Janesville · mile 168
Can you sleep at rest stops in Wisconsin?
Overnight stays allowed · no camping
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed.
Source: Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Wisconsin rest areas (state DOT)
I-39 beyond Wisconsin
Southbound, I-39 continues in Illinois. All I-39 rest stops · All rest areas in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-39 in Wisconsin?
8 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable northbound and 5 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-39 in Wisconsin?
About 55 miles, between Rest Area #17 Janesville near Janesville and Poynette Rest Area 12 near Poynette.
Which I-39 rest stops in Wisconsin have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 8 stops, for example Rest Area #17 Janesville. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-39 rest stops in Wisconsin?
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed. (Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines)