Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-5 · Northbound
Westley Rest Area
Westley Rest Area sits on I-5 near Vernalis in Stanislaus County, northbound. It has 18 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. On record: restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and vending machines. Heading north, the next one is I-5 Rest Area near Stockton in roughly 35 miles. Modesto, CA is the closest big city, about 18 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-5 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Vernalis, Stanislaus County, California Directions (37.5831, -121.3232) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 18 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-5
Heading northbound
I-5 Rest Area near Stockton
about 35 miles · Rest area near Stockton
Heading southbound
Westley Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Vernalis
Other side of the highway: Westley Rest Area (Southbound).
How long can you stay?
Stays here are capped at 8 hours under California rules. No camping.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Enoch Christofferson Rest Area Rest area23 truck spaces
- Enoch Christofferson Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tablesVending machines 24 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
All rest stops on I-5 in California · I-5 in all states · Rest areas in California · Rest stop finder
Frequently asked questions
Where is Westley Rest Area?
On I-5 northbound near Vernalis in Stanislaus County, California. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Westley Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-5. Traffic the other way uses Westley Rest Area.
Does Westley Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Westley Rest Area?
Northbound: I-5 Rest Area near Stockton, about 35 miles. Southbound: Westley Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Westley Rest Area?
Stays here are capped at 8 hours under California rules. No camping.
Is there truck parking at Westley Rest Area?
Yes, 18 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
Reviews
Be the first to review this stop: was it open, clean and easy to park at?