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I-40 exits in California

Every exit on I-40 through California (an east–west run from milepost 1 to 184), with what's actually there — pulled from the same database that powers the Pit Stop app.

24exits
133places to eat
69gas stations
92hotels
43sights
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Worth the stop

Exit-by-exit guide

ExitDestinationsGasFoodHotelsSights
Exit 1East Main StreetElectrify America, Terrible Herbst Oil Co, Terrible Herbst Oil Co +10Straw Hat Pizza, Wetzel's Pretzels, Walmart Bakery +21Quality Inn, OYO, Super 8 +12Mojave Desert, Route 66, Ca, Discover the Forest, Mojave River Valley Museum +4
Exit 2Marine Corps Logistic BaseElectrify America, BP, Terrible Herbst Oil Co +3Pit Stop Bar & Grill, Burger King, McDonald's +12Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Travelodge, Days Inn by Wyndham Barstow +6Oasis Pool and Water Park, Mojave Desert, Route 66, Ca, Discover the Forest +4
Exit 5Nebo StreetOasis Pool and Water Park, Daggett Historical Museum
Exit 7DaggetDaggett Museum, Daggett Historical Museum, Oasis Pool and Water Park +1
Exit 12Barstow-Dagget AirportCalico Early Man Site Visitor Center
Exit 18West Newberry Springs RoadShell, ChevronSubway34
Exit 23Newberry SpringsShell, MobilPunjabi Dhaba, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Bagdad Cafe
Exit 28
Exit 33Hector Road
Exit 50Ludlow76, ChevronDairy Queen, Ludlow CafeLudlow Motel
Exit 78Kelbaker RoadBoulders Viewpoint Area, Granite Pass Viewpoint
Exit 100Essex Road
Exit 106Rest Area
Exit 107Goffs RoadNajah's Desert Oasis, Chevron
Exit 115Mountain Springs RoadGoffs Schoolhouse
Exit 120Water Road
Exit 133Searchlight;Las Vegas
Exit 139River Road CutoffBean Coffee Roasters, The Riverfront Cafe and BarRainbo Beach Resort, Fender's North Shore RV Resort, Rio Del Sol InnNeedles Regional Museum
Exit 141West Broadway Street;River RoadOpen 24h76, 76, Valero +6Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr., Krispy Krunchy Chicken +18Knights Inn, Best Hotel Needles, Hampton by Hilton +10Needles Regional Museum, Playground
Exit 142J StreetElectrify America, Valero, Chevron +9Lucy's Mexican Restaurant, Joseph Moza, Md, Inc, River City Pizza Co. +20Choice Hotels, Travelers Inn, Americas Best Value Inn +12Needles Regional Museum, Playground, Playground +1
Exit 144East Broadway StreetEastside Mobil, Electrify America, Valero +3Flavor of India, Lucy's Mexican Restaurant, Munchy's Mexican Restaurant +8Americas Best Value Inn, Choice Hotels, Imperial 400 Motor Inn +7Needles Regional Museum, Playground
Exit 148BlytheCarl’s Jr.Historic Route 66 California Gateway
Exit 153Park Moabi RoadTopock66 Colorado RiverPirate Cove Resort & Marina
Exit 184AFood Mart, Mobil, Terrible Herbst Oil Co +12Red Baron Pizza, Chela's y Carnitas and Rainbow Desserts, Sam's Palace +26OYO, Days Inn by Wyndham Barstow, Choice Hotels +21Western America Railroad Museum, Desert Discovery Center, Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum +6

Quick answers

How many exits does I-40 have in California?

I-40 has 24 numbered exits in California, running an east–west from milepost 1 to milepost 184.

How many rest areas are on I-40 in California?

There are 2 rest stops on I-40 in California. Full list with mileposts →

What's the best exit to stop at on I-40 in California?

Exit 141 (West Broadway Street;River Road) is the strongest all-around stop, with 21 places to eat and 9 gas stations. See the full ranking →

The old road nearby

Not in a hurry? Route 66 through California, town by town — the two-lane alternative runs right alongside I-40, diners and main streets included.

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