Missouri Rest Area Locations

Welcome Centers

There are 7 welcome centers in Missouri, located along interstates I-29, I-44, I-55 and I-270. These locations are fully staffed and contain information about the state, including travel guides and maps. They’re ideal for those enjoying a road trip or for truckers who want to rest at a roomier location.

Locations:

1. Conway Welcome Center – I-44 Eastbound, Mile Marker 110
2. Conway Welcome Center – I-44 Westbound, MM 110
3. Eagleville Welcome Center – I-35 Southbound, MM 112
4. Hayti Welcome Center – I-55 Northbound, MM 21
5. Joplin Welcome Center – I-44 Eastbound, MM 2
6. Marston Welcome Center, I-55 Southbound, MM 41
7. Rock Port Welcome Center – I-29 Southbound, MM 108

Rest Areas

There are 12 rest areas in Missouri, offering various amenities like restrooms, picnic tables, newspapers, pet relief areas, and ADA-accessible facilities.

Locations:

1. Bloomsdale Rest Area – I-55 Northbound, Mile Marker 160
2. Boonville Rest Area – I-70 Eastbound, MM 104
3. Boonville Rest Area – I-70 Westbound, MM 104
4. Concordia Rest Area – I-70 Eastbound, MM 57
5. Concordia Rest Area – I-70 Westbound, MM 57
6. Dearborn Rest Area – I-29 Northbound, MM 27
7. Fruitland Rest Area – I-55 Southbound, MM 110
8. Lathrop Rest Area – I-35 Northbound, MM 34
9. St. Clair Rest Area – I-44 Eastbound, MM 235
10. St. Clair Rest Area – I-44 Westbound, MM 235
11. Wright City Rest Area – I-70 Eastbound, MM 198
12. Wright City Rest Area – I-70 Westbound, MM 198

Truck-Only Parking Site

MODOT offers many truck-only parking sites, making trips easier to schedule for truckers. The following locations are currently open to visitors, according to the official MODOT site.

Locations:

1. Bloomsdale – I-55 Southbound, MM 160
2. Charleston – I-55 Northbound, MM 18
3. Coffey– I-35 Northbound, MM 81
4. Coffey – I-35 Southbound, MM 81
5. Dearborn – I-29 Southbound, MM 27
6. Doolittle – I-44 Eastbound, 178 MM
7. Doolittle – I-44 Westbound, 178 MM
8. Fruitland – I-55 Northbound, MM 110
9. Halltown – I-44 Eastbound, MM 52
10. Halltown – I-44 Westbound, MM 52
11. Joplin – I-44 Westbound, MM 2
12. Kearney – I-35 Southbound, MM 22
13. Lathrop – I-35 Southbound, MM 34
14. Marston – I-55 Northbound, MM 41
15. Mineola – I-70 Eastbound, MM 167
16. Mineola – I-70 Westbound, MM 167
17. Mound City – I-29 Northbound, MM 81
18. Mound City – I-29 Southbound, MM 81
19. Odessa – I-70 Eastbound, MM 35
20. Odessa – I-70 Westbound, MM 35
21. Platte City – I-29 Southbound, MM 24
22. Steele – I-29 Southbound, MM 2
23. Steele – I-29 Northbound, MM 2
24. Strafford – I-44 Eastbound, MM 89
25. St. Joseph – US 36 Westbound
26. Eagleville – I-35 Northbound, MM 110
27. Watson – I-29 Northbound, MM 121

Weigh Stations/Waysides

Missouri also offers several weigh stations and waysides for truckers, including the following.

1. I-29 Northbound – Mile Marker 24
2. I-29 Southbound – MM 24*
3. I-35 Southbound – MM 112
4. I-35 Northbound – MM 112*
5. I-35 Southbound – MM 81*
6. I-35 Northbound – MM 81
7. I-35 Southbound – MM 22*
8. I-35 Northbound – MM 22
9. I-44 Eastbound – MM 177
10. I-44 Westbound – MM 177*
11. I-44 Eastbound – MM 89*
12. I-44 Eastbound – MM 52*
13. I-44 Westbound – MM 52
14. I-44 Westbound – MM 2*
15. I-55 Southbound – MM 160
16. I-55 Southbound – MM 2*
17. I-55 Northbound – MM 2*
18. I-57 Northbound – MM 18*
19. I-57 Southbound – MM 18
20. I-70 Eastbound – MM 35*
21. I-70 Westbound – MM 35*

*Indicates waysides only.

MO Rest Stop FAQs

How many rest stops are there in Missouri?

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), the State of Missouri features “7 welcome centers, 12 rest areas, and 30 truck-only parking sites.” These stops are located along busy interstates for maximum convenience.

What are the major rest areas in Missouri for truckers?

Major rest areas include:

• Concordia Rest Areas, located at mile marker 55 along I-70 Eastbound and Westbound. The Westbound location contains 39 spaces for cars and 19 spaces for trucks and/or RVs. The Eastbound location has 75 spaces for cars and 25 for trucks/RVs. Services include ADA-compliant facilities, newspapers, pet areas, and pay phones.
• St. Clair Rest Areas, situated at mile marker 235 along I-44 Eastbound and Westbound. The Westbound location contains 73 car parking spaces and 30 for trucks/RVs. The Eastbound location features 33 spots for cars and 12 for trucks/RVs. Services include ADA-compliant amenities, pet areas, pay phones, and picnic areas.
• Bloomsdale Rest Area, situated at mile marker 160 on I-55 Northbound. It includes ADA-accessible services like pet areas, restrooms, pay phones, and covered and uncovered picnic tables.

Can you sleep in rest stops in Missouri?

Truckers and laypeople alike can sleep overnight in their vehicles at rest stops in Missouri.

Are there campgrounds at rest stops in Missouri?

No. Recreational camping is not allowed at rest stops in Missouri, although sleeping in vehicles overnight is allowed for interstate travelers.

How long can you stay at a Missouri rest area?

There are currently no time limits for overnight stays at Missouri rest areas for interstate travelers.

Are any stops closed?

Rest areas commonly close for updates. The I-70 Boonville rest areas, for example, are currently under renovation, with project completion expected in Spring 2026.

You can check the official MODOT website to learn more about temporary closures for maintenance and renovation.

Is overnight parking allowed in rest areas in Missouri?

Yes, interstate travelers can expect to park overnight in vehicles at rest stops in Missouri.

Are there any amenities available at Missouri rest stops?

Amenities that interstate travelers can access include:

• Picnic areas at many locations
• Vending machines at many locations
• Parking areas at all locations
• Restroom facilities at all locations
• Pet areas at certain locations
• Truck parking in most locations