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Anton Chico Rest Area
Anton Chico Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 westbound in New Mexico, at mile 251 near Santa Rosa. Truckers get 17 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. The next stop west is I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty, about 35 miles on. Albuquerque, NM is the closest big city, about 89 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-40 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 251 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, Guadalupe County, New Mexico Directions (34.9804, -105.0863) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Not available | Drinking water |
| Truck parking | 17 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading westbound
I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty
about 35 miles · Rest area near Moriarty
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 751 mi
Heading eastbound
Anton Chico Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Santa Rosa
Other side of the highway: Anton Chico Rest Area (Eastbound).
How long can you stay?
The time limit at New Mexico rest areas is 24 hours.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-285 Vaughn Picnic Area Rest Area Rest areaPicnic tables
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Anton Chico Rest Area?
On I-40 westbound at mile 251 near Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Anton Chico Rest Area serve?
Westbound 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?
Westbound: I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty, about 35 miles. Eastbound: Anton Chico Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Anton Chico Rest Area?
The time limit at New Mexico rest areas is 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at Anton Chico Rest Area?
17 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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