Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-57 · Southbound
Illini Prairie Rest Area
You will find Illini Prairie Rest Area on I-57 (southbound) by Pesotum, Illinois, around mile marker 222. Truckers get 21 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Mapped amenities include restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, southbound drivers reach Green Creek Rest Area about 58 miles later. The nearest large city is Springfield, IL, 71 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-57 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 222 |
| Location | Pesotum, Champaign County, Illinois Directions (39.9314, -88.3032) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 21 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-57
Heading southbound
Green Creek Rest Area
about 58 miles · Rest area near Sigel
Heading northbound
Main Line Station Rest Area
46 miles · Rest area near Loda
Other side of the highway: Illini Prairie 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. Rules and closures in Illinois
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Pride of the Prairie Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsPicnic tables 16 truck spaces
- Pride of the Prairie Rest Area Rest area17 truck spaces
- Farm Land Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tablesVending machines 42 truck spaces
- Farm Land Rest Area Rest area42 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Illini Prairie Rest Area?
On I-57 southbound at mile 222 near Pesotum in Champaign County, Illinois. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Illini Prairie Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-57. Traffic the other way uses Illini Prairie Rest Area.
Does Illini Prairie 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 Illini Prairie Rest Area?
Southbound: Green Creek Rest Area, about 58 miles. Northbound: Main Line Station Rest Area, 46 miles.
Can you sleep at Illini Prairie Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Is there truck parking at Illini Prairie Rest Area?
Yes, there are 21 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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