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Joplin (TPF) Rest Area
Joplin (TPF) Rest Area is a rest area on I-44 westbound in Missouri, at mile 2 near Joplin. Truckers get 29 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Heading west, the next one is I-44 Welcome Center near Miami in roughly 19 miles. Springfield, MO is the closest big city, about 73 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-44 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 2 |
| Location | Joplin, Newton County, Missouri Directions (37.0036, -94.5856) |
| Amenities | No facility data. A review below helps fill the gap. |
| Truck parking | 29 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-44
Heading westbound
I-44 Welcome Center near Miami
about 19 miles · Welcome center in Oklahoma
Heading eastbound
Joplin Welcome Center
about < 1 miles · Welcome center near Joplin
Other side of the highway: Joplin Welcome Center (Eastbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Missouri leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Joplin (TPF) Rest Area?
On I-44 westbound at mile 2 near Joplin in Newton County, Missouri. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Joplin (TPF) Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-44. Traffic the other way uses Joplin Welcome Center.
How far is the next rest stop after Joplin (TPF) Rest Area?
Westbound: I-44 Welcome Center near Miami, about 19 miles. Eastbound: Joplin Welcome Center, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Joplin (TPF) Rest Area?
Missouri leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
Is there truck parking at Joplin (TPF) Rest Area?
Yes, there are 29 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
Reviews
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