Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-57 · Northbound
Green Creek Rest Area
Green Creek Rest Area is a rest area on I-57 northbound in Illinois, at mile 165 near Sigel. Truckers get 15 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Mapped amenities include restrooms and picnic tables. The next stop north is Illini Prairie Rest Area, about 58 miles on. Springfield, IL is the closest big city, about 74 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-57 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 165 |
| Location | Sigel, Effingham County, Illinois Directions (39.1900, -88.5029) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 15 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-57
Heading northbound
Illini Prairie Rest Area
about 58 miles · Rest area near Pesotum
Heading southbound
Post Oak Rest Area
about 51 miles · Rest area near Selmaville
Other side of the highway: Green Creek Rest Area (Southbound).
Overnight parking
Illinois allows 3 hours at a rest area.
Legal source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. All Illinois rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- National Trail Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsPicnic tables 18 truck spaces
- National Trail Rest Area Rest area60 truck spaces
- WS I-70 Brownstown Rest Area Rest area10 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Green Creek Rest Area?
On I-57 northbound at mile 165 near Sigel in Effingham County, Illinois. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Green Creek Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-57. Traffic the other way uses Green Creek Rest Area.
Does Green Creek 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 Green Creek Rest Area?
Northbound: Illini Prairie Rest Area, about 58 miles. Southbound: Post Oak Rest Area, about 51 miles.
Can you sleep at Green Creek Rest Area?
Illinois allows 3 hours at a rest area.
Is there truck parking at Green Creek Rest Area?
Yes, there are 15 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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