Rest areaI-55 · Northbound

Homestead Rest Area

Homestead Rest Area is a rest area on I-55 northbound in Illinois, at mile 27 near Hamel. Truckers get 40 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. Heading north, the next one is Coalfield Rest Area in roughly 37 miles. St. Louis, MO is the closest big city, about 25 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	I-55 · Northbound
Mile marker	27
Location	Hamel, Madison County, Illinois Directions (38.8650, -89.8534)
Amenities	Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables
Truck parking	40 spaces (FHWA survey)
Hours	Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap)
Operator	Illinois Department of Transportation

Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-55

Heading northbound

Coalfield Rest Area
about 37 miles · Rest area near Waggoner

Heading southbound

Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area
about 71 miles · Rest area in Missouri

Other side of the highway: Homestead Rest Area (Southbound).

How long can you stay?

The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.

Rule: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. Rules and closures in Illinois

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Silver Lake Rest Area Rest area

I-70 EB · Mile 27 · Highland · about 9.7 mi

RestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 21 truck spaces
Silver Lake Rest Area Rest area

I-70 WB · Highland · about 10 mi

RestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 22 truck spaces
WS I-64 O'Fallon Rest Area Rest area

I-64 EB · O'fallon · about 20 mi

9 truck spaces
Gateway Rest Area Rest area

I-64 EB · Mile 25 · New Baden · about 22 mi

RestroomsDrinking water 27 truck spaces
Gateway Rest Area Rest area

I-64 WB · Mile 25 · New Baden · about 22 mi

26 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

More rest stops

All rest stops on I-55 in Illinois · I-55 in all states · Rest areas in Illinois · Rest stop finder

Frequently asked questions

Where is Homestead Rest Area?

On I-55 northbound at mile 27 near Hamel in Madison County, Illinois.

Which direction does Homestead Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-55. Traffic the other way uses Homestead Rest Area.

Does Homestead Rest Area have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.

How far is the next rest stop after Homestead Rest Area?

Northbound: Coalfield Rest Area, about 37 miles. Southbound: Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area, about 71 miles.

Can you sleep at Homestead Rest Area?

The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.

Is there truck parking at Homestead Rest Area?

Yes. The federal survey counted 40 spaces for trucks.

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