Rest areaI-94 · Eastbound

Battle Creek Rest Area

Battle Creek Rest Area sits on I-94 near Springfield in Calhoun County (mile 96), eastbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 24 spaces for big rigs here. After this, eastbound drivers reach Sandstone Rest Area 819 about 39 miles later. It is about 47 miles (straight line) from Lansing, MI.

Highway	I-94 · Eastbound
Mile marker	96
Location	Springfield, Calhoun County, Michigan Directions (42.2642, -85.2196)
Amenities	Unknown so far; the map data lists no facilities here.
Truck parking	24 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-94

Heading eastbound

Sandstone Rest Area 819
about 39 miles · Rest area near Jackson

Heading westbound

Galesburg Rest Area
11 miles · Rest area near Galesburg

Food and fuel: Indiana Toll Road Travel Plaza One, about 131 mi

How long can you stay?

Michigan leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.

Source: MDOT proposed rules (2025). More on Michigan rules

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I-69 NB · Mile 29 · Marshall · about 14 mi

17 truck spaces
Alamo Rest Area 709 Rest area

US-131 SB · Mile 43 · Alamo · about 23 mi

21 truck spaces
Coldwater Welcome Center 716 Welcome center

I-69 NB · Mile 6 · Sans Souci Beach · about 31 mi

Restrooms 26 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle Creek Rest Area?

On I-94 eastbound at mile 96 near Springfield in Calhoun County, Michigan. The map link above starts navigation.

Which direction does Battle Creek Rest Area serve?

Eastbound traffic on I-94.

How far is the next rest stop after Battle Creek Rest Area?

Eastbound: Sandstone Rest Area 819, about 39 miles. Westbound: Galesburg Rest Area, 11 miles.

Can you sleep at Battle Creek Rest Area?

Michigan leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.

Is there truck parking at Battle Creek Rest Area?

Yes, 24 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.

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