Rest Stops NearbyI-55 rest stops in Mississippi
We list 9 rest stops on I-55 in Mississippi, at 7 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 110 miles, between Rest Area Copiah County I-55 and Rest Area Holmes County I-55. The FHWA survey counted 112 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Welcome Center Pike County Welcome Center to Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center Pike County Welcome Center | NB | 3 | Magnolia | – | 16 | – |
| Rest Area Copiah County I-55 | NB | 53 | Wesson | – | 10 | 50 mi |
| Rest Area Copiah County I-55 | SB | 53 | Wesson | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Rest Area Holmes County I-55 | NB | 163 | Durant | – | 21 | 110 mi |
| Rest Area Carroll County I-55 | SB | 172 | Vaiden | – | 10 | 9 mi |
| Rest Area Panola County I-55 | NB | 239 | Courtland | – | 10 | 67 mi |
| Rest Area Panola County I-55 | SB | 239 | Courtland | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Rest Area Desoto County I-55 | NB | 276 | Hernando | – | 13 | 37 mi |
| Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center | SB | 279 | Hernando | – | 12 | 3 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
Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center · mile 279
- Rest Area Panola County I-55 · mile 239
- Rest Area Carroll County I-55 · mile 172
- Rest Area Copiah County I-55 · mile 53
Can you sleep at rest stops in Mississippi?
We could not find a statewide rule in Mississippi on how long you may stay at a rest area. Each rest area may post its own time limit. 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: Mississippi rest areas (state DOT)
I-55 beyond Mississippi
Southbound, I-55 continues in Louisiana. Northbound, it continues in Tennessee. All I-55 rest stops · All rest areas in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-55 in Mississippi?
9 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable northbound and 4 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-55 in Mississippi?
About 110 miles, between Rest Area Copiah County I-55 near Wesson and Rest Area Holmes County I-55 near Durant.
Is there a welcome center on I-55 in Mississippi?
Yes: Welcome Center Pike County Welcome Center (northbound) and Welcome Center Desoto County Welcome Center (southbound).
Can you sleep at I-55 rest stops in Mississippi?
We found no statewide hour limit in Mississippi. Follow the signs posted at each site.