Rest Stops NearbyI-40 rest stops in Texas
We list 8 rest stops on I-40 in Texas, at 7 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is about 58 miles, between Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area and Donley County Rest Area. Together they have 99 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: I-40 Rest Area near Vega to I 40 West Bound Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 Rest Area near Vega | EB | – | Vega | No | – | – |
| I-40 Rest Area near Vega | WB | – | Vega | No | – | < 1 mi |
| I-40 Rest Area near Vega | – | – | Vega | No | – | ≈ 21 mi |
| I-40 Rest Area near Vega | – | – | Vega | No | – | < 1 mi |
| Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area | – | – | Amarillo | Yes | – | ≈ 50 mi |
| Donley County Rest Area | EB | 129 | Alanreed | Yes | 52 | ≈ 58 mi |
| Gray County Rest Area | WB | 131 | Alanreed | Yes | 47 | 2 mi |
| I 40 West Bound Rest Area | – | – | Shamrock | No | – | ≈ 50 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving westbound
Going the other way, the first stop is I 40 West Bound Rest Area and the last is I-40 Rest Area near Vega. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I 40 West Bound Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Gray County Rest Area · mile 131
- Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- I-40 Rest Area near Vega · direction not confirmed
- I-40 Rest Area near Vega · direction not confirmed
- I-40 Rest Area near Vega
Can you sleep at rest stops in Texas?
Overnight stays allowed
Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request.
Source: Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Texas rest areas (state DOT)
I-40 beyond Texas
Westbound, I-40 continues in New Mexico. Eastbound, it continues in Oklahoma. All I-40 rest stops · All rest areas in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-40 in Texas?
8 rest stops in our list: 6 reachable eastbound and 6 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-40 in Texas?
About 58 miles, between Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area near Amarillo and Donley County Rest Area near Alanreed.
Is there a welcome center on I-40 in Texas?
Yes: Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area.
Which I-40 rest stops in Texas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 8 stops, for example Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area, Donley County Rest Area and Gray County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-40 rest stops in Texas?
Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request. (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411)