Rest Stops NearbyI-65 rest stops in Tennessee
We list 5 rest stops on I-65 in Tennessee. That includes 2 welcome centers and 3 truck parking areas. The longest stretch without a stop is 70 miles, between I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 51 and Robertson County Welcome Center. The FHWA survey counted 68 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: I-65 Welcome Center at Mile 3 to Robertson County Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 Welcome Center at Mile 3 | NB | 3 | Ardmore | – | 15 | – |
| I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 23 | NB | 23 | Cornersville | No | 12 | 20 mi |
| I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 24 | SB | 24 | Cornersville | No | 12 | 1 mi |
| I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 51 | NB | 51 | Spring Hill | No | 12 | 27 mi |
| Robertson County Welcome Center | SB | 121 | Portland | Yes | 17 | 70 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 Robertson County Welcome Center and the last is I-65 Welcome Center at Mile 3. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Robertson County Welcome Center · mile 121
- I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 24 · mile 24
Can you sleep at rest stops in Tennessee?
No overnight parking
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours.
Source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: Tennessee rest areas (state DOT)
I-65 beyond Tennessee
Southbound, I-65 continues in Alabama. Northbound, it continues in Kentucky. All I-65 rest stops · All rest areas in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-65 in Tennessee?
5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-65 in Tennessee?
About 70 miles, between I-65 Truck Parking at Mile 51 near Spring Hill and Robertson County Welcome Center near Portland.
Is there a welcome center on I-65 in Tennessee?
Yes: I-65 Welcome Center at Mile 3 (northbound) and Robertson County Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-65 rest stops in Tennessee have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 5 stops, for example Robertson County Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-65 rest stops in Tennessee?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours. (TDOT welcome centers and rest areas)