Rest Stops NearbyI-40 rest stops in California
Driving I-40 through California, you pass 4 rest stops we know of, at 2 locations. That includes 2 service plazas with food and fuel. The longest stretch without a stop is about 85 miles, between Desert Oasis and John Wilkie Rest Area. Together they have 34 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Desert Oasis to John Wilkie Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis | EB | – | Newberry Springs | Yes | 8 | – |
| Desert Oasis | WB | – | Newberry Springs | – | 8 | < 1 mi |
| John Wilkie Rest Area | WB | – | Fenner | Yes | 9 | ≈ 85 mi |
| John Wilkie Rest Area | EB | – | Fenner | Yes | 9 | < 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 John Wilkie 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 California?
Time limit: 8 hours · no camping
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed.
Source: 21 CCR 2205, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
I-40 beyond California
Eastbound, it continues in Arizona. All I-40 rest stops · All rest areas in California
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-40 in California?
4 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable eastbound and 2 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-40 in California?
About 85 miles, between Desert Oasis near Newberry Springs and John Wilkie Rest Area near Fenner.
Which I-40 rest stops in California have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 4 stops, for example Desert Oasis, John Wilkie Rest Area and John Wilkie Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest stops in California?
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed. (21 CCR 2205)