Rest Stops NearbyI-90 rest stops in Wisconsin
Driving I-90 through Wisconsin, you pass 11 rest stops we know of, at 9 locations. The biggest gap, 55 miles, lies between Poynette Rest Area 12 and Rest Area #17 Janesville. The FHWA survey counted 304 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: La Crosse Rest Area 31 to Beloit Rest Area 22
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Rest Area 31 | EB | 1 | La Crosse | – | 19 | – |
| I-90 Rest Area at Mile 20 | EB | 20 | Bangor | – | 16 | 19 mi |
| Sparta Rest Area 16 | – | – | Sparta | – | – | ≈ 2.3 mi |
| I-90 Rest Area at Mile 21 | WB | 21 | Sparta | – | 16 | < 1 mi |
| I-90 Rest Area at Mile 74 | – | 74 | Lyndon Station | – | 23 | 53 mi |
| Lyndon Station Rest Area 9 | – | – | Mauston | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| Mauston Rest Area 10 | WB | 75 | Mauston | Yes | 25 | ≈ 1.2 mi |
| Portage Rest Area 11 | SB | 113 | Portage | – | 68 | 38 mi |
| Poynette Rest Area 12 | NB | 113 | Poynette | – | 63 | < 1 mi |
| Rest Area #17 Janesville | SB | 168 | Janesville | Yes | 44 | 55 mi |
| Beloit Rest Area 22 | NB | 187 | Beloit | – | 30 | 19 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 westbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Beloit Rest Area 22 and the last is La Crosse Rest Area 31. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Mauston Rest Area 10 · mile 75
- Lyndon Station Rest Area 9 · direction not confirmed
- I-90 Rest Area at Mile 74 · mile 74 · direction not confirmed
- I-90 Rest Area at Mile 21 · mile 21
- Sparta Rest Area 16 · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Wisconsin?
Overnight stays allowed · no camping
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed.
Source: Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Wisconsin rest areas (state DOT)
I-90 beyond Wisconsin
Westbound, I-90 continues in Minnesota. Eastbound, it continues in Illinois. All I-90 rest stops · All rest areas in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-90 in Wisconsin?
11 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 5 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-90 in Wisconsin?
About 55 miles, between Poynette Rest Area 12 near Poynette and Rest Area #17 Janesville near Janesville.
Which I-90 rest stops in Wisconsin have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 11 stops, for example Lyndon Station Rest Area 9, Mauston Rest Area 10 and Rest Area #17 Janesville. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-90 rest stops in Wisconsin?
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed. (Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines)