Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-70 · Eastbound
Silver Lake Rest Area
Silver Lake Rest Area sits on I-70 near Highland in Madison County (mile 27), eastbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 21 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. Heading east, the next one is I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia in roughly 32 miles. It is about 29 miles (straight line) from St. Louis, MO.
| Highway | I-70 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 27 |
| Location | Highland, Madison County, Illinois Directions (38.7861, -89.7036) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 21 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia
about 32 miles · Rest area near Vandalia
Food and fuel: New Stanton Service Plaza, about 631 mi
Heading westbound
I-70 Rest Area near St. Louis
about 32 miles · Rest area in Missouri
Food and fuel: Lawrence Service Area, about 324 mi
Other side of the highway: Silver Lake Rest Area (Westbound).
Can you sleep here?
The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.
Rule: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. All Illinois rest area rules
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- Homestead Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 48 truck spaces
- Gateway Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking water 27 truck spaces
- Gateway Rest Area Rest area26 truck spaces
- WS I-64 O'Fallon Rest Area Rest area9 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Silver Lake Rest Area?
On I-70 eastbound at mile 27 near Highland in Madison County, Illinois. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Silver Lake Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses Silver Lake Rest Area.
Does Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Rest Area?
Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area near Vandalia, about 32 miles. Westbound: I-70 Rest Area near St. Louis, about 32 miles.
Can you sleep at Silver Lake Rest Area?
The time limit at Illinois rest areas is 3 hours.
Is there truck parking at Silver Lake Rest Area?
21 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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