Rest Stops NearbyI-71 rest stops in Kentucky
I-71 has 4 rest stops in Kentucky in our directory (2 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The longest stretch without a stop is about 73 miles, between I-71 South Oldham County Rest Area and I-75 North Boone County Rest Area. Together they have 150 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: I-71 North Oldham County Rest Area to I-75 South Boone County Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-71 North Oldham County Rest Area | NB | 13 | Orchard Grass Hills | – | 13 | – |
| I-71 South Oldham County Rest Area | SB | 13 | Orchard Grass Hills | – | 15 | < 1 mi |
| I-75 North Boone County Rest Area | NB | 177 | Union | Yes | 53 | ≈ 73 mi |
| I-75 South Boone County Rest Area | SB | 177 | Union | Yes | 69 | < 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 southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is I-75 South Boone County Rest Area and the last is I-71 North Oldham County Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-75 South Boone County Rest Area · mile 177
- I-71 South Oldham County Rest Area · mile 13
Can you sleep at rest stops in Kentucky?
Time limit: 4 hours
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit.
Source: 603 KAR 5:040, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: Kentucky rest areas (state DOT)
I-71 beyond Kentucky
Northbound, it continues in Ohio. All I-71 rest stops · All rest areas in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-71 in Kentucky?
4 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-71 in Kentucky?
About 73 miles, between I-71 South Oldham County Rest Area near Orchard Grass Hills and I-75 North Boone County Rest Area near Union.
Which I-71 rest stops in Kentucky have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 4 stops, for example I-75 North Boone County Rest Area and I-75 South Boone County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-71 rest stops in Kentucky?
Stays are limited to 4 hours in any 24-hour period unless the Transportation Cabinet issues a permit. (603 KAR 5:040)