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Ozark Rest Area
You will find Ozark Rest Area on I-40 (westbound) by Ozark, Arkansas, around mile marker 36.5. It has 12 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms. Heading west, the next one is Sequoyah Rest Area in roughly 53 miles. Little Rock, AR is the closest big city, about 102 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-40 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 36.5 |
| Location | Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas Directions (35.5174, -93.8371) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 12 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Website | arkansasrestareas.com |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading westbound
Sequoyah Rest Area
about 53 miles · Rest area in Oklahoma
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 1454 mi
Heading eastbound
Big Piney Rest Area
31 miles · Rest area near Knoxville
Other side of the highway: Ozark Rest Area (Eastbound).
How long can you stay?
Arkansas leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ozark Rest Area?
On I-40 westbound at mile 36.5 near Ozark in Franklin County, Arkansas. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Ozark Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-40. Traffic the other way uses Ozark Rest Area.
Does Ozark Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Ozark Rest Area?
Westbound: Sequoyah Rest Area, about 53 miles. Eastbound: Big Piney Rest Area, 31 miles.
Can you sleep at Ozark Rest Area?
Arkansas leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
Is there truck parking at Ozark Rest Area?
Yes, there are 12 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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