Rest Stops NearbyI-40 rest stops in Arkansas
Driving I-40 through Arkansas, you pass 16 rest stops we know of, at 12 locations. That includes 1 welcome center and 2 truck parking areas. The longest stretch without a stop is 61 miles, between Big Piney Rest Area and Conway East Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 209 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Van Buren Welcome Center to West Memphis Truck Parking (A)
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Welcome Center | EB | 2.6 | Van Buren | – | 13 | – |
| Ozark Rest Area | EB | 35.3 | Ozark | – | 13 | 33 mi |
| Ozark Rest Area | WB | 36.5 | Ozark | Yes | 12 | 1.2 mi |
| Big Piney Rest Area | EB | 67.5 | Knoxville | – | 9 | 31 mi |
| Overlook Rest Area | WB | – | London | – | – | ≈ 2.5 mi |
| Big Piney Rest Area | WB | 72.5 | London | – | 8 | ≈ 2.3 mi |
| Conway East Rest Area | EB | 133 | Mayflower | – | 25 | 61 mi |
| Conway West Rest Area | WB | 134 | Mayflower | – | 25 | 1 mi |
| I 40 Truck Rest Area | EB | – | Lonoke | – | – | ≈ 32 mi |
| I 40 Truck Rest Area | WB | – | Lonoke | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| White River Rest Area | EB | 198.8 | De Valls Bluff | – | 9 | ≈ 33 mi |
| White River Rest Area | WB | 198.8 | De Valls Bluff | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Forrest City Rest Area | EB | 235.3 | Forrest City | Yes | 15 | 37 mi |
| Forrest City Rest Area | WB | 242.6 | Forrest City | – | 30 | 7.3 mi |
| West Memphis Truck Parking (B) | WB | 274.5 | West Memphis | – | 15 | 32 mi |
| West Memphis Truck Parking (A) | WB | 274 | West Memphis | – | 25 | < 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
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with West Memphis Truck Parking (A). Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- West Memphis Truck Parking (A) · mile 274
- West Memphis Truck Parking (B) · mile 275
- Forrest City Rest Area · mile 243
- White River Rest Area · mile 199
- I 40 Truck Rest Area
- Conway West Rest Area · mile 134
- Big Piney Rest Area · mile 73
- Overlook Rest Area
- Ozark Rest Area · mile 37
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-40 beyond Arkansas
Westbound, I-40 continues in Oklahoma. Eastbound, it continues in Tennessee. All I-40 rest stops · All rest areas in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-40 in Arkansas?
16 rest stops in our list: 7 reachable eastbound and 9 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-40 in Arkansas?
About 61 miles, between Big Piney Rest Area near London and Conway East Rest Area near Mayflower.
Is there a welcome center on I-40 in Arkansas?
Yes: Van Buren Welcome Center (eastbound).
Which I-40 rest stops in Arkansas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 16 stops, for example Ozark Rest Area, I 40 Truck Rest Area and Forrest City Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest stops in Arkansas?
We found no statewide hour limit in Arkansas. Follow the signs posted at each site.