I-40 rest stops in Arizona
We list 8 rest stops on I-40 in Arizona, at 6 locations. The biggest gap, about 151 miles, lies between Haviland Rest Area and Parks Rest Area. Truck drivers find 79 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Haviland Rest Area to I-40 Rest Area near Houck
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haviland Rest Area | WB | 23 | Yucca | Yes | 7 | – |
| Haviland Rest Area | EB | 23 | Yucca | Yes | 7 | < 1 mi |
| Parks Rest Area | – | – | Parks | – | – | ≈ 151 mi |
| Parks Rest Area | – | – | Parks | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Meteor Crater Rest Area | EB | 235 | Moqui | Yes | 33 | ≈ 57 mi |
| Meteor Crater Rest Area | WB | 235 | Moqui | – | 32 | < 1 mi |
| Painted Cliffs Rest Area | – | – | Houck | – | – | ≈ 127 mi |
| I-40 Rest Area near Houck | – | – | Houck | – | – | < 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 I-40 Rest Area near Houck. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-40 Rest Area near Houck · direction not confirmed
- Painted Cliffs Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Meteor Crater Rest Area · mile 235
- Parks Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Parks Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Haviland Rest Area · mile 23
Can you sleep at rest stops in Arizona?
No hour limit set · no camping
Camping and campfires are not allowed at Arizona rest areas. ADOT does not publish an hour limit.
Source: ADOT rest area rules, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
I-40 beyond Arizona
Westbound, I-40 continues in California. Eastbound, it continues in New Mexico. All I-40 rest stops · All rest areas in Arizona
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-40 in Arizona?
8 rest stops in our list: 6 reachable eastbound and 6 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-40 in Arizona?
About 151 miles, between Haviland Rest Area near Yucca and Parks Rest Area near Parks.
Which I-40 rest stops in Arizona have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 8 stops, for example Haviland Rest Area, Haviland Rest Area and Meteor Crater Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest stops in Arizona?
Camping and campfires are not allowed at Arizona rest areas. ADOT does not publish an hour limit. (ADOT rest area rules)