Rest Stops NearbyI-85 rest stops in Alabama
We list 3 rest stops on I-85 in Alabama. That includes 1 welcome center. Plan ahead between Macon County Rest Area and Lanett Welcome Center: that gap is 34 miles. Truck drivers find 48 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Macon County Rest Area to Lanett Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Rest Area | NB | 43.6 | Tuskegee | Yes | 18 | – |
| Macon County Rest Area | SB | 44.6 | Tuskegee | – | 17 | < 1 mi |
| Lanett Welcome Center | SB | 78.8 | Lanett | – | 13 | 34 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 Lanett Welcome Center and the last is Macon County Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Lanett Welcome Center · mile 79
- Macon County Rest Area · mile 45
Can you sleep at rest stops in Alabama?
Alabama has no statewide time limit for rest areas that we could find in its laws or on its DOT site. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Tents and grills are not welcome at highway rest areas.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Alabama rest areas (state DOT)
I-85 beyond Alabama
Northbound, it continues in Georgia. All I-85 rest stops · All rest areas in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-85 in Alabama?
3 rest stops in our list: 1 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-85 in Alabama?
About 34 miles, between Macon County Rest Area near Tuskegee and Lanett Welcome Center near Lanett.
Is there a welcome center on I-85 in Alabama?
Yes: Lanett Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-85 rest stops in Alabama have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 3 stops, for example Macon County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-85 rest stops in Alabama?
We found no statewide hour limit in Alabama. Follow the signs posted at each site.