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Rest areaI-70 · Eastbound

National Trail Rest Area

You will find National Trail Rest Area on I-70 (eastbound) by Keptown, Illinois. Truckers get 60 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop east is Clear Creek Welcome Center, about 79 miles on. It is about 73 miles (straight line) from Springfield, IL.

HighwayI-70 · Eastbound
LocationKeptown, Effingham County, Illinois
Directions (39.0658, -88.6748)
AmenitiesUnknown so far; the map data lists no facilities here.
Truck parking60 spaces (FHWA survey)
Hoursclosed (OpenStreetMap)
OperatorIllinois Department of Transportation

Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-70

Heading eastbound

Clear Creek Welcome Center
about 79 miles · Welcome center in Indiana

Food and fuel: New Stanton Service Plaza, about 563 mi

Heading westbound

I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia
about 36 miles · Rest area near Vandalia

Food and fuel: Lawrence Service Area, about 392 mi

Other side of the highway: National Trail Rest Area (Westbound).

Overnight parking

The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.

Based on 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. More on Illinois rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is National Trail Rest Area?

On I-70 eastbound near Keptown in Effingham County, Illinois. The map link above starts navigation.

Which direction does National Trail Rest Area serve?

Eastbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses National Trail Rest Area.

How far is the next rest stop after National Trail Rest Area?

Eastbound: Clear Creek Welcome Center, about 79 miles. Westbound: I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia, about 36 miles.

Can you sleep at National Trail Rest Area?

The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.

Is there truck parking at National Trail Rest Area?

Yes, there are 60 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).

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