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Rest areas on I-39 in Illinois

All 6 rest areas and service stops on I-39 through Illinois, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

6rest stops

2official rest areas

~20 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 1	Turtle Creek Welcome Center (Southbound Only)Rest area	between Exit 1 and Exit 2	map
Mile 1	Road RangerTravel services	between Exit 1 and Exit 2	map
Mile 12	Road RangerTravel services	between Exit 12 and Exit 14	map
Mile 27.2	Road RangerTravel services	between Exit 27 and Exit 35	map
Mile 72	Road RangerTravel services	between Exit 72 and Exit 82	map
Mile 84.6	Willow Creek Rest Area - SouthboundRest area	between Exit 82 and Exit 87	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-39 in Illinois?

I-39 has 6 rest stops in Illinois: 2 official rest areas plus 4 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 121 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-39 in Illinois?

On average a rest stop comes up every 20 miles on I-39 in Illinois, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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