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I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170
I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 is a rest area on I-40 eastbound in Tennessee, at mile 170 near Tidwell. A federal truck parking survey counted 14 spaces for big rigs here. Heading east, the next one is I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253 in roughly 83 miles. It is about 35 miles (straight line) from Nashville, TN.
| Highway | I-40 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 170 |
| Location | Tidwell, Dickson County, Tennessee Directions (36.0109, -87.3788) |
| Amenities | Not in our sources yet. |
| Truck parking | 14 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading eastbound
I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253
about 83 miles · Truck parking near Watertown
Heading westbound
I-40 Rest Area at Mile 130
40 miles · Rest area near Sugar Tree
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 1881 mi
Other side of the highway: I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 (Westbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.
Based on TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. More on Tennessee rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?
On I-40 eastbound at mile 170 near Tidwell in Dickson County, Tennessee. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-40. Traffic the other way uses I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170.
How far is the next rest stop after I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?
Eastbound: I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253, about 83 miles. Westbound: I-40 Rest Area at Mile 130, 40 miles.
Can you sleep at I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.
Is there truck parking at I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?
Yes, 14 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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