Rest Stops NearbyI-59 rest stops
I-59 has 15 rest stops in our directory, spread over 3 states between Louisiana and Alabama. Stops come about every 35 miles on average. The longest gap is 79 miles, between Tuscaloosa County Rest Area and St. Clair County Rest Area (AL). Along the way: 4 welcome centers and 397 truck parking spaces.
I-59 by state, south to north
All I-59 rest stops, northbound order
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell I-59 Rest Area | SB | 2 | Slidell, LA | Yes | 9 | – |
| Welcome Center Pearl River County Welcome Center | NB | 3 | Picayune, MS | – | 13 | ≈ 15 mi |
| Parking Area Forrest County I-59 | SB | 56 | Purvis, MS | – | 10 | 53 mi |
| Parking Area Forrest County I-59 | NB | 56 | Purvis, MS | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Parking Area Jones County I-59 | NB | 105 | Sandersville, MS | No | 20 | 49 mi |
| Parking Area Jones County I-59 | SB | 108 | Sharon, MS | No | 20 | 3 mi |
| Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center | WB | 163 | Toomsuba, MS | Yes | 15 | 55 mi |
| Sumter County Welcome Center | NB | 0.1 | Cuba, AL | Yes | 56 | ≈ 9.4 mi |
| Greene County Rest Area | NB | 38 | Eutaw, AL | Yes | 38 | 38 mi |
| Greene County Rest Area | SB | 39.8 | Eutaw, AL | Yes | 31 | 1.8 mi |
| Tuscaloosa County Rest Area | NB | 84.6 | Cottondale, AL | – | 63 | 45 mi |
| Tuscaloosa County Rest Area | SB | 85.2 | Cottondale, AL | – | 64 | < 1 mi |
| St. Clair County Rest Area | NB | 164.7 | Steele, AL | – | 18 | 79 mi |
| St. Clair County Rest Area | SB | 167.8 | Steele, AL | Yes | 19 | 3.1 mi |
| Alabama Welcome Center/Dekalb County Welcome Center | SB | 240.9 | Valley Head, AL | – | 11 | 73 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-59?
15 rest stops in our list: 1 in Louisiana, 6 in Mississippi, 8 in Alabama.
What is the longest stretch of I-59 without a rest stop?
About 79 miles, between Tuscaloosa County Rest Area (Cottondale) and St. Clair County Rest Area (Steele).
Where are the welcome centers on I-59?
Welcome Center Pearl River County Welcome Center (MS), Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center (MS), Sumter County Welcome Center (AL) and Alabama Welcome Center/Dekalb County Welcome Center (AL).