Rest areaI-40 · Westbound

I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170

I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 sits on I-40 near Tidwell in Dickson County (mile 170), westbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 13 spaces for big rigs here. The next stop west is I-40 Rest Area at Mile 130, 40 miles on. It is about 35 miles (straight line) from Nashville, TN.

Highway	I-40 · Westbound
Mile marker	170
Location	Tidwell, Dickson County, Tennessee Directions (36.0109, -87.3788)
Amenities	Not in our sources yet.
Truck parking	13 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-40

Heading westbound

I-40 Rest Area at Mile 130
40 miles · Rest area near Sugar Tree

Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 1881 mi

Heading eastbound

I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253
about 83 miles · Truck parking near Watertown

Other side of the highway: I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 (Eastbound).

Overnight parking

No overnight stays: Tennessee rules ban them at rest areas.

Legal source: 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 westbound at mile 170 near Tidwell in Dickson County, Tennessee. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.

Which direction does I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170 serve?

Westbound 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?

Westbound: I-40 Rest Area at Mile 130, 40 miles. Eastbound: I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253, about 83 miles.

Can you sleep at I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?

No overnight stays: Tennessee rules ban them at rest areas.

Is there truck parking at I-40 Rest Area at Mile 170?

Yes. The federal survey counted 13 spaces for trucks.

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