Rest Stops NearbyService plazaI-80 · Westbound
Middle Ridge Service Plaza
You will find Middle Ridge Service Plaza on I-80 (westbound) by Amherst, Ohio. A federal truck parking survey counted 150 spaces for big rigs here. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. The next stop west is Erie Islands Service Plaza, about 44 miles on. The nearest large city is Cleveland, OH, 29 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-80 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio Directions (41.3797, -82.2233) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 150 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission |
| Website | ohioturnpike.org |
| Toll road | Ohio Turnpike |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-80
Heading westbound
Erie Islands Service Plaza
about 44 miles · Service plaza near Clyde
Heading eastbound
Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst
about < 1 miles · Service plaza near Amherst
Other side of the highway: Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst (Eastbound).
Can you sleep here?
No hour limit in Ohio state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply. Tents and camping are off limits.
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- Medina I71 Rest Area Rest area10 truck spaces
- Medina I71 Rest Area Rest area20 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Middle Ridge Service Plaza?
On I-80 westbound near Amherst in Lorain County, Ohio. Tap Directions to route there.
Which direction does Middle Ridge Service Plaza serve?
Westbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst.
Does Middle Ridge Service Plaza have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Middle Ridge Service Plaza?
Westbound: Erie Islands Service Plaza, about 44 miles. Eastbound: Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Middle Ridge Service Plaza?
No hour limit in Ohio state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at Middle Ridge Service Plaza?
150 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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