Rest Stops NearbyOhio Turnpike service plazas
The Ohio Turnpike runs 241 miles across northern Ohio. Its 14 service plazas come in pairs at seven locations, one for each direction. We list 12 stops along it (the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission lists 14 service areas; we add the missing ones as we find exact locations).
Official list with restaurants and fuel brands: Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
From west to east
- Tiffin River Service Plaza Service plaza140 truck spaces
- Indian Meadow Service Plaza Service plaza115 truck spaces
- Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Swanton Service plaza50 truck spaces
- Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Swanton Service plaza50 truck spaces
- Blue Heron Service Area Service plazaRestroomsTruck parking
- Erie Islands Service Plaza Service plazaRestroomsTruck parking
- Middle Ridge Service Plaza Service plazaRestrooms 150 truck spaces
- Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst Service plaza115 truck spaces
- Towpath Service Plaza Service plaza78 truck spaces
- Great Lakes Service Plaza Service plaza78 truck spaces
- Brady's Leap Service Plaza Service plazaRestrooms 95 truck spaces
- Portage Service Plaza Service plazaRestrooms 78 truck spaces
Can you sleep at rest stops in Ohio?
No hour limit set · no camping
Camping is not allowed, and vehicles left unattended for more than 3 hours can be towed.
Source: OAC 5501:2-4-01, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
Frequently asked questions
How many service plazas are on the Ohio Turnpike?
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission lists 14. We have 12 of them mapped with location; the rest are still missing from our sources.
What is the longest gap between stops on the Ohio Turnpike?
About 44 miles, between Erie Islands Service Plaza and Middle Ridge Service Plaza.