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McMinn County Rest Area
McMinn County Rest Area is a rest area on I-75 northbound in Tennessee, at mile 45 near Athens. A federal truck parking survey counted 44 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms. Heading north, the next one is I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center in roughly 118 miles. The nearest large city is East Chattanooga, TN, 40 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-75 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 45 |
| Location | Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee Directions (35.4274, -84.6873) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 44 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-75
Heading northbound
I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center
about 118 miles · Welcome center in Kentucky
Heading southbound
I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13
about 33 miles · Truck parking near Collegedale
Other side of the highway: McMinn County Rest Area (Southbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Overnight parking is not allowed at Tennessee rest areas, including this one.
Rule: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. All Tennessee rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMinn County Rest Area?
On I-75 northbound at mile 45 near Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Which direction does McMinn County Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-75. Traffic the other way uses McMinn County Rest Area.
Does McMinn County Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after McMinn County Rest Area?
Northbound: I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center, about 118 miles. Southbound: I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13, about 33 miles.
Can you sleep at McMinn County Rest Area?
Overnight parking is not allowed at Tennessee rest areas, including this one.
Is there truck parking at McMinn County Rest Area?
44 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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