Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-90 · Westbound
Columbus Rest Area
You will find Columbus Rest Area on I-90 (westbound) by Joliet, Montana, around mile marker 419. Truckers get 40 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, westbound drivers reach Greycliff Rest Area 38 miles later. The nearest large city is Billings, MT, 30 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-90 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 419 |
| Location | Joliet, Stillwater County, Montana Directions (45.6005, -109.0665) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 40 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-90
Heading westbound
Greycliff Rest Area
38 miles · Rest area near Greycliff
Heading eastbound
Columbus Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Joliet
Food and fuel: TW Belvidere Oasis, about 1268 mi
Other side of the highway: Columbus Rest Area (Eastbound).
Overnight parking
Stays here are capped at 12 hours under Montana rules. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Based on Montana Department of Transportation. All Montana rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Bridger Rest Area Rest area5 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Columbus Rest Area?
On I-90 westbound at mile 419 near Joliet in Stillwater County, Montana.
Which direction does Columbus Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-90. Traffic the other way uses Columbus Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Columbus Rest Area?
Westbound: Greycliff Rest Area, 38 miles. Eastbound: Columbus Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Columbus Rest Area?
Stays here are capped at 12 hours under Montana rules. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Columbus Rest Area?
Yes, there are 40 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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