Rest Stops NearbyI-65 rest stops in Kentucky
I-65 has 4 rest stops in Kentucky in our directory (3 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 2 welcome centers. Plan ahead between I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center and I-65 North Hart County Rest Area: that gap is 58 miles. Truck drivers find 339 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center to I-65 South Shepherdsville Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center | NB | 2 | Franklin | Yes | 43 | – |
| I-65 North Hart County Rest Area | NB | 60 | Munfordville | Yes | 135 | 58 mi |
| I-65 South Hart County Rest Area | SB | 60 | Munfordville | Yes | 135 | < 1 mi |
| I-65 South Shepherdsville Welcome Center | SB | 113 | Shepherdsville | – | 26 | 53 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
Going the other way, the first stop is I-65 South Shepherdsville Welcome Center and the last is I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-65 South Shepherdsville Welcome Center · mile 113
- I-65 South Hart County 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-65 beyond Kentucky
Southbound, I-65 continues in Tennessee. Northbound, it continues in Indiana. All I-65 rest stops · All rest areas in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-65 in Kentucky?
4 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-65 in Kentucky?
About 58 miles, between I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center near Franklin and I-65 North Hart County Rest Area near Munfordville.
Is there a welcome center on I-65 in Kentucky?
Yes: I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center (northbound) and I-65 South Shepherdsville Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-65 rest stops in Kentucky have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 4 stops, for example I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center, I-65 North Hart County Rest Area and I-65 South Hart County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-65 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)