Rest Stops NearbyI-55 rest stops in Arkansas
Driving I-55 through Arkansas, you pass 3 rest stops we know of. That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is 23 miles, between Hilton Rest Area and Blytheville Welcome Center. The FHWA survey counted 67 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Bardstown Rest Area to Blytheville Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Rest Area | SB | 35 | Bassett | – | 26 | – |
| Hilton Rest Area | NB | 45 | Keiser | – | 25 | 10 mi |
| Blytheville Welcome Center | SB | 68.4 | Blytheville | – | 16 | 23 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 southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Blytheville Welcome Center and the last is Bardstown Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Blytheville Welcome Center · mile 68
- Bardstown Rest Area · mile 35
Can you sleep at rest stops in Arkansas?
There is no Arkansas statute or DOT rule on rest area time limits that we know of. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Sleeping in the car is one thing; tents are another and not welcome.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Arkansas rest areas (state DOT)
I-55 beyond Arkansas
Southbound, I-55 continues in Tennessee. Northbound, it continues in Missouri. All I-55 rest stops · All rest areas in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-55 in Arkansas?
3 rest stops in our list: 1 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-55 in Arkansas?
About 23 miles, between Hilton Rest Area near Keiser and Blytheville Welcome Center near Blytheville.
Is there a welcome center on I-55 in Arkansas?
Yes: Blytheville Welcome Center (southbound).
Can you sleep at I-55 rest stops in Arkansas?
We found no statewide hour limit in Arkansas. Follow the signs posted at each site.