Rest Stops NearbyI-59 rest stops in Mississippi
I-59 has 6 rest stops in Mississippi in our directory (5 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 2 welcome centers and 2 truck parking areas. The longest stretch without a stop is 55 miles, between Parking Area Jones County I-59 and Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center. Together they have 88 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Welcome Center Pearl River County Welcome Center to Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center Pearl River County Welcome Center | NB | 3 | Picayune | – | 13 | – |
| Parking Area Forrest County I-59 | SB | 56 | Purvis | – | 10 | 53 mi |
| Parking Area Forrest County I-59 | NB | 56 | Purvis | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Parking Area Jones County I-59 | NB | 105 | Sandersville | No | 20 | 49 mi |
| Parking Area Jones County I-59 | SB | 108 | Sharon | No | 20 | 3 mi |
| Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center | WB | 163 | Toomsuba | Yes | 15 | 55 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.
Driving southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Parking Area Jones County I-59 · mile 108
- Parking Area Forrest County I-59 · mile 56
Can you sleep at rest stops in Mississippi?
We could not find a statewide rule in Mississippi on how long you may stay at a rest area. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Sleeping in the car is one thing; tents are another and not welcome.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Mississippi rest areas (state DOT)
I-59 beyond Mississippi
Southbound, I-59 continues in Louisiana. Northbound, it continues in Alabama. All I-59 rest stops · All rest areas in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-59 in Mississippi?
6 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-59 in Mississippi?
About 55 miles, between Parking Area Jones County I-59 near Sharon and Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center near Toomsuba.
Is there a welcome center on I-59 in Mississippi?
Yes: Welcome Center Pearl River County Welcome Center (northbound) and Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center (westbound).
Which I-59 rest stops in Mississippi have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 6 stops, for example Welcome Center Lauderdale County Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-59 rest stops in Mississippi?
We found no statewide hour limit in Mississippi. Follow the signs posted at each site.