Rest Stops NearbyI-70 rest stops in Illinois
Driving I-70 through Illinois, you pass 8 rest stops we know of, at 6 locations. The longest stretch without a stop is about 68 miles, between National Trail Rest Area and Cumberland Road Rest Area. Truck drivers find 175 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Silver Lake Rest Area to WS I-70 Marshall Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Rest Area | EB | 27 | Highland | Yes | 21 | – |
| Silver Lake Rest Area | WB | – | Highland | Yes | 22 | < 1 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia | – | – | Vandalia | – | – | ≈ 31 mi |
| WS I-70 Brownstown Rest Area | EB | – | Brownstown | – | 10 | ≈ 18 mi |
| National Trail Rest Area | EB | – | Keptown | – | 60 | ≈ 17 mi |
| National Trail Rest Area | WB | – | Keptown | Yes | 18 | < 1 mi |
| Cumberland Road Rest Area | WB | 149 | Mckeen | Yes | 39 | ≈ 68 mi |
| WS I-70 Marshall Rest Area | WB | – | Marshall | – | 5 | ≈ 2.7 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
Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at WS I-70 Marshall Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- WS I-70 Marshall Rest Area
- Cumberland Road Rest Area · mile 149
- National Trail Rest Area
- I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia · direction not confirmed
- Silver Lake Rest Area
Can you sleep at rest stops in Illinois?
Time limit: 3 hours
Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so.
Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20, checked October 2026. Signs at a site can set a shorter limit. Not legal advice.
I-70 beyond Illinois
Westbound, I-70 continues in Missouri. Eastbound, it continues in Indiana. All I-70 rest stops · All rest areas in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-70 in Illinois?
8 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable eastbound and 5 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-70 in Illinois?
About 68 miles, between National Trail Rest Area near Keptown and Cumberland Road Rest Area near Mckeen.
Which I-70 rest stops in Illinois have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 8 stops, for example Silver Lake Rest Area, Silver Lake Rest Area and National Trail Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest stops in Illinois?
Stays are limited to 3 hours, or less where signs say so. (92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20)