Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-57 · Southbound
Green Creek Rest Area
You will find Green Creek Rest Area on I-57 (southbound) by Sigel, Illinois, around mile marker 165. A federal truck parking survey counted 16 spaces for big rigs here. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. After this, southbound drivers reach Post Oak Rest Area about 52 miles later. The nearest large city is Springfield, IL, 74 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-57 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 165 |
| Location | Sigel, Effingham County, Illinois Directions (39.1994, -88.5020) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 16 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 southbound
Post Oak Rest Area
about 52 miles · Rest area near Selmaville
Heading northbound
Illini Prairie Rest Area
57 miles · Rest area near Pesotum
Other side of the highway: Green Creek Rest Area (Northbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Rule: 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 southbound at mile 165 near Sigel in Effingham County, Illinois. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Green Creek Rest Area serve?
Southbound 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?
Southbound: Post Oak Rest Area, about 52 miles. Northbound: Illini Prairie Rest Area, 57 miles.
Can you sleep at Green Creek Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Is there truck parking at Green Creek Rest Area?
Yes, there are 16 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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