Rest Stops NearbyI-40 rest stops in New Mexico
We list 11 rest stops on I-40 in New Mexico, at 8 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 105 miles, between Acomita Rest Area and Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area. Together they have 161 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Manuelito Welcome Center to Llano Estacado/Glen Rio Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuelito Welcome Center | EB | 3 | Mentmore | – | 22 | – |
| Acomita Rest Area | EB | 102 | Acoma Pueblo | Yes | 8 | 99 mi |
| Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area | WB | 207 | Moriarty | Yes | 12 | 105 mi |
| Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area | EB | 207 | Moriarty | Yes | 10 | < 1 mi |
| I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty | – | – | Moriarty | No | – | ≈ 14 mi |
| I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty | – | – | Moriarty | No | – | < 1 mi |
| Anton Chico Rest Area | WB | 251 | Santa Rosa | Yes | 17 | ≈ 35 mi |
| Anton Chico Rest Area | EB | 251 | Santa Rosa | Yes | 14 | < 1 mi |
| Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area | EB | 302 | Cuervo | Yes | 10 | 51 mi |
| Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area | WB | 302 | Cuervo | Yes | 16 | < 1 mi |
| Llano Estacado/Glen Rio Welcome Center | WB | 373 | San Jon | Yes | 52 | 71 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
Going the other way, the first stop is Llano Estacado/Glen Rio Welcome Center and the last is Manuelito Welcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Llano Estacado/Glen Rio Welcome Center · mile 373
- Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area · mile 302
- Anton Chico Rest Area · mile 251
- I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty · direction not confirmed
- I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty · direction not confirmed
- Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area · mile 207
Can you sleep at rest stops in New Mexico?
Time limit: 24 hours
Stays are limited to 24 hours within any 3-day period.
Source: NMSA § 67-8-22, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
I-40 beyond New Mexico
Westbound, I-40 continues in Arizona. Eastbound, it continues in Texas. All I-40 rest stops · All rest areas in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-40 in New Mexico?
11 rest stops in our list: 7 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 New Mexico?
About 105 miles, between Acomita Rest Area near Acoma Pueblo and Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area near Moriarty.
Is there a welcome center on I-40 in New Mexico?
Yes: Manuelito Welcome Center (eastbound) and Llano Estacado/Glen Rio Welcome Center (westbound).
Which I-40 rest stops in New Mexico have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 8 of the 11 stops, for example Acomita Rest Area, Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area and Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest stops in New Mexico?
Stays are limited to 24 hours within any 3-day period. (NMSA § 67-8-22)