I-55 rest stops
I-55 has 36 rest stops in our directory, spread over 6 states between Louisiana and Illinois. Stops come about every 36 miles on average. The longest gap is 110 miles, between Rest Area Copiah County I-55 and Rest Area Holmes County I-55 (MS). Along the way: 6 welcome centers and 784 truck parking spaces.
I-55 by state, south to north
All I-55 rest stops, northbound order
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood Rest Area | SB | 1 | Kentwood, LA | – | 20 | – |
| Welcome Center Pike County Welcome Center | NB | 3 | Magnolia, MS | – | 16 | ≈ 5.2 mi |
| Rest Area Copiah County I-55 | NB | 53 | Wesson, MS | – | 10 | 50 mi |
| Rest Area Copiah County I-55 | SB | 53 | Wesson, MS | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Rest Area Holmes County I-55 | NB | 163 | Durant, MS | – | 21 | 110 mi |
| Rest Area Carroll County I-55 | SB | 172 | Vaiden, MS | – | 10 | 9 mi |
| Rest Area Panola County I-55 | NB | 239 | Courtland, MS | – | 10 | 67 mi |
| Rest Area Panola County I-55 | SB | 239 | Courtland, MS | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Rest Area Desoto County I-55 | NB | 276 | Hernando, MS | – | 13 | 37 mi |
| Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center | SB | 279 | Hernando, MS | – | 12 | 3 mi |
| Tennessee Welcome Center | NB | 3.1 | Memphis, TN | Yes | 14 | ≈ 19 mi |
| Bardstown Rest Area | SB | 35 | Bassett, AR | – | 26 | ≈ 40 mi |
| Hilton Rest Area | NB | 45 | Keiser, AR | – | 25 | 10 mi |
| Blytheville Welcome Center | SB | 68.4 | Blytheville, AR | – | 16 | 23 mi |
| Steele (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 2 | Steele, MO | – | 11 | ≈ 7.5 mi |
| Steele (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 2 | Steele, MO | – | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Hayti Welcome Center | NB | 20 | Hayti, MO | – | 60 | 18 mi |
| Marston (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 41 | Marston, MO | Yes | 27 | 21 mi |
| Marston Welcome Center | SB | 41 | Marston, MO | Yes | 64 | < 1 mi |
| Fruitland (RA) Rest Area | SB | 108 | Fruitland, MO | Yes | 19 | 67 mi |
| Fruitland (RA) Rest Area | NB | 108 | Fruitland, MO | No | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 160 | Bloomsdale, MO | – | 28 | 52 mi |
| Bloomsdale (RA) Rest Area | NB | 160 | Bloomsdale, MO | – | 29 | < 1 mi |
| Homestead Rest Area | NB | 27 | Hamel, IL | Yes | 40 | ≈ 71 mi |
| Homestead Rest Area | SB | 28 | Hamel, IL | Yes | 48 | 1 mi |
| Coalfield Rest Area | NB | 64 | Waggoner, IL | – | 28 | 36 mi |
| Coalfield Rest Area | SB | 64 | Waggoner, IL | Yes | 28 | < 1 mi |
| Railsplitter Rest Area | NB | 102 | Spaulding, IL | Yes | 6 | 38 mi |
| Railsplitter Rest Area | SB | 104 | Sherman, IL | Yes | 6 | 2 mi |
| WS I-55 Williamsville Rest Area | SB | – | Williamsville, IL | – | 9 | ≈ 3.7 mi |
| Funks Grove Rest Area | SB | 149 | Mclean, IL | Yes | 20 | ≈ 44 mi |
| Funks Grove Rest Area | NB | 149 | Mclean, IL | – | 20 | < 1 mi |
| Limestone Rest Area | NB | 194 | Rugby, IL | Yes | 36 | 45 mi |
| Limestone Rest Area | SB | 194 | Rugby, IL | Yes | 29 | < 1 mi |
| WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area | SB | – | Bolingbrook, IL | – | 20 | ≈ 75 mi |
| WS I-55 Bolingbrook Rest Area | NB | – | Bolingbrook, IL | – | 20 | < 1 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-55?
36 rest stops in our list: 1 in Louisiana, 9 in Mississippi, 1 in Tennessee, 3 in Arkansas, 9 in Missouri, 13 in Illinois.
What is the longest stretch of I-55 without a rest stop?
About 110 miles, between Rest Area Copiah County I-55 (Wesson) and Rest Area Holmes County I-55 (Durant).
Where are the welcome centers on I-55?
Welcome Center Pike County Welcome Center (MS), Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center (MS), Tennessee Welcome Center (TN), Blytheville Welcome Center (AR), Hayti Welcome Center (MO) and Marston Welcome Center (MO).