Rest Stops NearbyI-70 rest stops in Ohio
Driving I-70 through Ohio, you pass 9 rest stops we know of, at 6 locations. The longest stretch without a stop is about 75 miles, between Preble I70 Rest Area and Madison I70 Rest Area. Together they have 289 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Preble I70 Rest Area to Belmont I-70W Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preble I70 Rest Area | EB | – | New Oaris | Yes | 59 | – |
| Madison I70 Rest Area | WB | 71 | Brighton | Yes | 19 | ≈ 75 mi |
| Madison I70 Rest Area | EB | 71 | Brighton | Yes | 19 | < 1 mi |
| Licking I70 Rest Area | WB | 131 | Firemans Park | Yes | 60 | 60 mi |
| Licking I70 Rest Area | EB | 131 | Firemans Park | Yes | 60 | < 1 mi |
| Muskingum I70 Rest Area | WB | 163 | Bridgeville | Yes | 10 | 32 mi |
| Guernsey I70 Rest Area | EB | 189 | Byesville | Yes | 19 | 26 mi |
| Belmont I70 Rest Area | EB | 211 | Morristown | Yes | 19 | 22 mi |
| Belmont I-70W Rest Area | WB | 211 | Morristown | Yes | 24 | < 1 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
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Belmont I-70W Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Belmont I-70W Rest Area · mile 211
- Muskingum I70 Rest Area · mile 163
- Licking I70 Rest Area · mile 131
- Madison I70 Rest Area · mile 71
Can you sleep at rest stops in Ohio?
No hour limit set · no camping
Camping is not allowed, and vehicles left unattended for more than 3 hours can be towed.
Source: OAC 5501:2-4-01, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
I-70 beyond Ohio
Westbound, I-70 continues in Nebraska. Eastbound, it continues in West Virginia. All I-70 rest stops · All rest areas in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-70 in Ohio?
9 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 4 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-70 in Ohio?
About 75 miles, between Preble I70 Rest Area near New Oaris and Madison I70 Rest Area near Brighton.
Which I-70 rest stops in Ohio have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 9 of the 9 stops, for example Preble I70 Rest Area, Madison I70 Rest Area and Madison I70 Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest stops in Ohio?
Camping is not allowed, and vehicles left unattended for more than 3 hours can be towed. (OAC 5501:2-4-01)