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National Trail Rest Area
National Trail Rest Area is a rest area on I-70 westbound in Illinois near Keptown. It has 18 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms and picnic tables. After this, westbound drivers reach I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia about 36 miles later. Springfield, IL is the closest big city, about 73 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-70 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Keptown, Effingham County, Illinois Directions (39.0683, -88.6706) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 18 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading westbound
I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia
about 36 miles · Rest area near Vandalia
Food and fuel: Lawrence Service Area, about 392 mi
Heading eastbound
Clear Creek Welcome Center
about 78 miles · Welcome center in Indiana
Food and fuel: New Stanton Service Plaza, about 563 mi
Other side of the highway: National Trail Rest Area (Eastbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Stays here are capped at 3 hours under Illinois rules.
Based on 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. Rules and closures in Illinois
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Green Creek Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsPicnic tables 15 truck spaces
- Green Creek Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 16 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Trail Rest Area?
On I-70 westbound near Keptown in Effingham County, Illinois. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does National Trail Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses National Trail Rest Area.
Does National Trail Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after National Trail Rest Area?
Westbound: I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia, about 36 miles. Eastbound: Clear Creek Welcome Center, about 78 miles.
Can you sleep at National Trail Rest Area?
Stays here are capped at 3 hours under Illinois rules.
Is there truck parking at National Trail Rest Area?
Yes, there are 18 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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