Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-57 · Southbound
Rend Lake Rest Area
Rend Lake Rest Area is a rest area on I-57 southbound in Illinois, at mile 79 near Whittington. It has 34 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms and drinking water. The next stop south is WS I-57 South Marion Rest Area, about 36 miles on. The nearest large city is Evansville, IN, 75 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-57 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 79 |
| Location | Whittington, Franklin County, Illinois Directions (38.0952, -88.9119) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water |
| Truck parking | 34 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-57
Heading southbound
WS I-57 South Marion Rest Area
about 36 miles · Rest area near Marion
Heading northbound
Post Oak Rest Area
about 35 miles · Rest area near Selmaville
Sleeping in your car here
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Based on 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. All Illinois rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
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- I-64 Rest Area near Wayne City Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rend Lake Rest Area?
On I-57 southbound at mile 79 near Whittington in Franklin County, Illinois. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does Rend Lake Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-57.
Does Rend Lake Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Rend Lake Rest Area?
Southbound: WS I-57 South Marion Rest Area, about 36 miles. Northbound: Post Oak Rest Area, about 35 miles.
Can you sleep at Rend Lake Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours; that is the Illinois limit.
Is there truck parking at Rend Lake Rest Area?
34 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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