I-65 rest stops in Alabama
Driving I-65 through Alabama, you pass 9 rest stops we know of, at 6 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. Plan ahead between Chilton County Rest Area and Governor Guy Hunt Rest Area/Cullman County Rest Area: that gap is 87 miles. The FHWA survey counted 188 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Conecuh County Rest Area to Ardmore WelcomeCenter
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh County Rest Area | NB | 84.2 | Evergreen | Yes | 22 | – |
| Conecuh County Rest Area | SB | 89.1 | Evergreen | Yes | 28 | 4.9 mi |
| Butler County Rest Area | NB | 132.8 | Greenville | – | 12 | 44 mi |
| Butler County Rest Area | SB | 133.2 | Greenville | Yes | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Chilton County Rest Area | NB | 212.9 | Clanton | – | 22 | 80 mi |
| Chilton County Rest Area | SB | 213.7 | Clanton | – | 24 | < 1 mi |
| Governor Guy Hunt Rest Area/Cullman County Rest Area | NB | 300.5 | Cullman | Yes | 10 | 87 mi |
| Governor Guy Hunt Rest Area/Cullman County Rest Area | SB | 301.3 | Cullman | – | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Ardmore WelcomeCenter | SB | 363.7 | Ardmore | Yes | 48 | 62 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 Ardmore WelcomeCenter. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Ardmore WelcomeCenter · mile 364
- Governor Guy Hunt Rest Area/Cullman County Rest Area · mile 301
- Chilton County Rest Area · mile 214
- Butler County Rest Area · mile 133
- Conecuh County Rest Area · mile 89
Can you sleep at rest stops in Alabama?
Alabama has no statewide time limit for rest areas that we could find in its laws or on its DOT site. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Tents and grills are not welcome at highway rest areas.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Alabama rest areas (state DOT)
I-65 beyond Alabama
Northbound, it continues in Tennessee. All I-65 rest stops · All rest areas in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-65 in Alabama?
9 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable northbound and 5 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-65 in Alabama?
About 87 miles, between Chilton County Rest Area near Clanton and Governor Guy Hunt Rest Area/Cullman County Rest Area near Cullman.
Is there a welcome center on I-65 in Alabama?
Yes: Ardmore WelcomeCenter (southbound).
Which I-65 rest stops in Alabama have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 9 stops, for example Conecuh County Rest Area, Conecuh County Rest Area and Butler County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-65 rest stops in Alabama?
We found no statewide hour limit in Alabama. Follow the signs posted at each site.