Rest Stops NearbyI-64 rest stops in Kentucky
Driving I-64 through Kentucky, you pass 8 rest stops we know of, at 5 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. The biggest gap, 43 miles, lies between I-64 East Clark County Rest Area and I-64 West Rowan County Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 108 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: I-64 East Simpsonville Welcome Center to I-64 East Carter County Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-64 East Simpsonville Welcome Center | EB | 29 | Simpsonville | Yes | 24 | – |
| I-64 West Franklin/Woodford Rest Area | WB | 60 | Midway | Yes | 13 | 31 mi |
| I-64 East Franklin/Woodford Rest Area | EB | 60 | Midway | Yes | 14 | < 1 mi |
| I-64 East Clark County Rest Area | EB | 98 | Winchester | – | 12 | 38 mi |
| I-64 West Rowan County Rest Area | WB | 141 | Morehead | – | 10 | 43 mi |
| I-64 East Rowan County Rest Area | EB | 141 | Morehead | – | 15 | < 1 mi |
| I-64 West Carter County Welcome Center | WB | 173 | Grayson | Yes | 12 | 32 mi |
| I-64 East Carter County Rest Area | EB | 174 | Grayson | – | 8 | 1 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 westbound
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with I-64 East Carter County Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-64 West Carter County Welcome Center · mile 173
- I-64 West Rowan County Rest Area · mile 141
- I-64 West Franklin/Woodford Rest Area · mile 60
Can you sleep at rest stops in Kentucky?
Time limit: 4 hours
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit.
Source: 603 KAR 5:040, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: Kentucky rest areas (state DOT)
I-64 beyond Kentucky
Westbound, I-64 continues in Indiana. Eastbound, it continues in West Virginia. All I-64 rest stops · All rest areas in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-64 in Kentucky?
8 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-64 in Kentucky?
About 43 miles, between I-64 East Clark County Rest Area near Winchester and I-64 West Rowan County Rest Area near Morehead.
Is there a welcome center on I-64 in Kentucky?
Yes: I-64 East Simpsonville Welcome Center (eastbound) and I-64 West Carter County Welcome Center (westbound).
Which I-64 rest stops in Kentucky have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 8 stops, for example I-64 East Simpsonville Welcome Center, I-64 West Franklin/Woodford Rest Area and I-64 East Franklin/Woodford Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-64 rest stops in Kentucky?
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit. (603 KAR 5:040)