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Homestead Rest Area
Homestead Rest Area is a rest area on I-55 southbound in Illinois, at mile 28 near Hamel. A federal truck parking survey counted 48 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, southbound drivers reach Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area about 72 miles later. It is about 25 miles (straight line) from St. Louis, MO.
| Highway | I-55 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 28 |
| Location | Hamel, Madison County, Illinois Directions (38.8724, -89.8512) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 48 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-55
Heading southbound
Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area
about 72 miles · Rest area in Missouri
Heading northbound
Coalfield Rest Area
36 miles · Rest area near Waggoner
Other side of the highway: Homestead Rest Area (Northbound).
How long can you stay?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Legal source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. Rules and closures in Illinois
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- WS I-64 O'Fallon Rest Area Rest area9 truck spaces
- Gateway Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 27 truck spaces
- Gateway Rest Area Rest area26 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Homestead Rest Area?
On I-55 southbound at mile 28 near Hamel in Madison County, Illinois. Tap Directions to route there.
Which direction does Homestead Rest Area serve?
Southbound 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?
Southbound: Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area, about 72 miles. Northbound: Coalfield Rest Area, 36 miles.
Can you sleep at Homestead Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Is there truck parking at Homestead Rest Area?
48 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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