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I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center
You will find I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center on I-65 (northbound) by Franklin, Kentucky, around mile marker 2. It has 43 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms. After this, northbound drivers reach I-65 North Hart County Rest Area 58 miles later. The nearest large city is Nashville, TN, 35 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-65 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 2 |
| Location | Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky Directions (36.6430, -86.5690) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 43 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-65
Heading northbound
I-65 North Hart County Rest Area
58 miles · Rest area near Munfordville
Heading southbound
Robertson County Welcome Center
about < 1 miles · Welcome center in Tennessee
Other side of the highway: Robertson County Welcome Center (Southbound).
Can you sleep here?
The time limit at Kentucky rest areas is 4 hours.
Legal source: 603 KAR 5:040. Kentucky overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center?
On I-65 northbound at mile 2 near Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center serve?
Northbound traffic on I-65. Traffic the other way uses Robertson County Welcome Center.
Does I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center?
Northbound: I-65 North Hart County Rest Area, 58 miles. Southbound: Robertson County Welcome Center, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center?
The time limit at Kentucky rest areas is 4 hours.
Is there truck parking at I-65 North Simpson County Welcome Center?
43 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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