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Anton Chico Rest Area
Anton Chico Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound in New Mexico, at mile 251 near Santa Rosa. A federal truck parking survey counted 14 spaces for big rigs here. Mapped amenities include restrooms. After this, eastbound drivers reach Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area 51 miles later. It is about 89 miles (straight line) from Albuquerque, NM.
| Highway | I-40 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 251 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, Guadalupe County, New Mexico Directions (34.9818, -105.0798) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Not available | Drinking water |
| Truck parking | 14 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading eastbound
Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area
51 miles · Rest area near Cuervo
Heading westbound
Anton Chico Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Santa Rosa
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 751 mi
Other side of the highway: Anton Chico Rest Area (Westbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
Legal source: NMSA § 67-8-22. More on New Mexico rules
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Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Anton Chico Rest Area?
On I-40 eastbound at mile 251 near Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Tap Directions to route there.
Which direction does Anton Chico Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-40. Traffic the other way uses Anton Chico Rest Area.
Does Anton Chico Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Anton Chico Rest Area?
Eastbound: Pajarito (Newkirk) Rest Area, 51 miles. Westbound: Anton Chico Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Anton Chico Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
Is there truck parking at Anton Chico Rest Area?
Yes, 14 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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