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Bardstown Rest Area
Bardstown Rest Area is a rest area on I-55 southbound in Arkansas, at mile 35 near Bassett. Truckers get 26 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, southbound drivers reach Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center about 59 miles later. It is about 27 miles (straight line) from Memphis, TN.
| Highway | I-55 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 35 |
| Location | Bassett, Mississippi County, Arkansas Directions (35.5296, -90.1702) |
| Amenities | No amenities on record for this site yet. |
| Truck parking | 26 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-55
Heading southbound
Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center
about 59 miles · Welcome center in Mississippi
Heading northbound
Hilton Rest Area
10 miles · Rest area near Keiser
Sleeping in your car here
No hour limit in Arkansas state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- West Memphis Truck Parking (A) Truck parking25 truck spaces
- West Memphis Truck Parking (B) Truck parking15 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bardstown Rest Area?
On I-55 southbound at mile 35 near Bassett in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Bardstown Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-55.
How far is the next rest stop after Bardstown Rest Area?
Southbound: Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center, about 59 miles. Northbound: Hilton Rest Area, 10 miles.
Can you sleep at Bardstown Rest Area?
No hour limit in Arkansas state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
Is there truck parking at Bardstown Rest Area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 26 spaces for trucks.
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