I-55 rest stops in Missouri
Driving I-55 through Missouri, you pass 9 rest stops we know of, at 5 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 67 miles, between Marston Welcome Center and Fruitland (RA) Rest Area. Truck drivers find 261 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Steele (TPF) Rest Area to Bloomsdale (RA) Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 2 | Steele | – | 11 | – |
| Steele (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 2 | Steele | – | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Hayti Welcome Center | NB | 20 | Hayti | – | 60 | 18 mi |
| Marston (TPF) Rest Area | NB | 41 | Marston | Yes | 27 | 21 mi |
| Marston Welcome Center | SB | 41 | Marston | Yes | 64 | < 1 mi |
| Fruitland (RA) Rest Area | SB | 108 | Fruitland | Yes | 19 | 67 mi |
| Fruitland (RA) Rest Area | NB | 108 | Fruitland | No | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area | SB | 160 | Bloomsdale | – | 28 | 52 mi |
| Bloomsdale (RA) Rest Area | NB | 160 | Bloomsdale | – | 29 | < 1 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 Bloomsdale (RA) Rest Area and the last is Steele (TPF) Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Bloomsdale (TPF) Rest Area · mile 160
- Fruitland (RA) Rest Area · mile 108
- Marston Welcome Center · mile 41
- Steele (TPF) Rest Area · mile 2
Can you sleep at rest stops in Missouri?
Neither Missouri law nor the state DOT website sets an hour limit for rest areas, as far as we found. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Setting up camp outside your vehicle is not accepted.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Missouri rest areas (state DOT)
I-55 beyond Missouri
Southbound, I-55 continues in Arkansas. Northbound, it continues in Illinois. All I-55 rest stops · All rest areas in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-55 in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
About 67 miles, between Marston Welcome Center near Marston and Fruitland (RA) Rest Area near Fruitland.
Is there a welcome center on I-55 in Missouri?
Yes: Hayti Welcome Center (northbound) and Marston Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-55 rest stops in Missouri have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 9 stops, for example Marston (TPF) Rest Area, Marston Welcome Center and Fruitland (RA) Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-55 rest stops in Missouri?
We found no statewide hour limit in Missouri. Follow the signs posted at each site.