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I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253
I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253 sits on I-40 near Watertown in Smith County (mile 253), westbound. It has 15 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. This is a parking area without restrooms or other facilities. The next stop west is I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 228, about 25 miles on. Murfreesboro, TN is the closest big city, about 29 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-40 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 253 |
| Location | Watertown, Smith County, Tennessee Directions (36.1699, -86.0494) |
| Amenities | No facilities (parking only) |
| Truck parking | 15 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 Truck Parking at Mile 228
about 25 miles · Truck parking near Mount Juliet
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 1964 mi
Heading eastbound
Tennessee Visitor Center
14 miles · Welcome center near Lafayette
Other side of the highway: I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253 (Eastbound).
Can you sleep here?
Tennessee does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Legal source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. Tennessee overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253?
On I-40 westbound at mile 253 near Watertown in Smith County, Tennessee. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253 serve?
Westbound traffic on I-40. Traffic the other way uses I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253.
Does I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253 have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped at this site.
How far is the next rest stop after I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253?
Westbound: I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 228, about 25 miles. Eastbound: Tennessee Visitor Center, 14 miles.
Can you sleep at I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253?
Tennessee does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Is there truck parking at I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253?
Yes, 15 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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