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Rest areas on I-25 in New Mexico

All 8 rest areas and service stops on I-25 through New Mexico, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

8rest stops

6official rest areas

~57 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 113.6	Fort Craig Rest Area SouthboundRest area	between Exit 100 and Exit 115	map
Mile 166.1	Walking Sands Rest Area NorthboundRest area	between Exit 163 and Exit 169	map
Mile 247	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 242 and Exit 248	map
Mile 268.4	La Bajada Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 267 and Exit 271	map
Mile 323	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 323 and Exit 330	map
Mile 325	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 323 and Exit 330	map
Mile 359.8	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 356 and Exit 361	map
Mile 433.9	Thaxton Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 426 and Exit 435	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-25 in New Mexico?

I-25 has 8 rest stops in New Mexico: 6 official rest areas plus 2 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 459 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-25 in New Mexico?

On average a rest stop comes up every 57 miles on I-25 in New Mexico, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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