Rest Stops NearbyI-75 rest stops in Kentucky
We list 5 rest stops on I-75 in Kentucky, at 3 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. Plan ahead between I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center and I-75 North Georgetown Rest Area: that gap is 125 miles. The FHWA survey counted 235 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center to I-75 South Boone County Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center | NB | 2 | Williamsburg | Yes | 20 | – |
| I-75 North Georgetown Rest Area | NB | 127 | Georgetown | Yes | 46 | 125 mi |
| I-75 South Georgetown Rest Area | SB | 127 | Georgetown | Yes | 47 | < 1 mi |
| I-75 North Boone County Rest Area | NB | 177 | Union | Yes | 53 | 50 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
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at I-75 South Boone 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-75 South Georgetown Rest Area · mile 127
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-75 beyond Kentucky
Southbound, I-75 continues in Tennessee. Northbound, it continues in Ohio. All I-75 rest stops · All rest areas in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-75 in Kentucky?
5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-75 in Kentucky?
About 125 miles, between I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center near Williamsburg and I-75 North Georgetown Rest Area near Georgetown.
Is there a welcome center on I-75 in Kentucky?
Yes: I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center (northbound).
Which I-75 rest stops in Kentucky have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 5 stops, for example I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center, I-75 North Georgetown Rest Area and I-75 South Georgetown Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-75 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)