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McMinn County Rest Area
You will find McMinn County Rest Area on I-75 (southbound) by Athens, Tennessee, around mile marker 45. A federal truck parking survey counted 41 spaces for big rigs here. Mapped amenities include restrooms. After this, southbound drivers reach I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13 about 33 miles later. East Chattanooga, TN is the closest big city, about 40 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-75 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 45 |
| Location | Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee Directions (35.4295, -84.6888) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 41 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-75
Heading southbound
I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13
about 33 miles · Truck parking near Collegedale
Heading northbound
I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center
about 118 miles · Welcome center in Kentucky
Other side of the highway: McMinn County Rest Area (Northbound).
Overnight parking
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Tennessee prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Legal source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. More on Tennessee rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMinn County Rest Area?
On I-75 southbound at mile 45 near Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does McMinn County Rest Area serve?
Southbound 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?
Southbound: I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13, about 33 miles. Northbound: I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center, about 118 miles.
Can you sleep at McMinn County Rest Area?
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Tennessee prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Is there truck parking at McMinn County Rest Area?
Yes, 41 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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