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Rest areas on I-39 in Illinois

All 4 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.

4rest stops

2official rest areas

~34 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 51.1	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 52 and Exit 54	map
Mile 81.6	Willow Creek Rest Area - SouthboundRest area	between Exit 82 and Exit 87	map
Mile 133.3	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 3 and Exit 1	map
Mile 134.8	Turtle Creek Welcome Center (Southbound Only)Rest area	between Exit 3 and Exit 1	map

Quick answers

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

I-39 has 4 rest stops in Illinois: 2 official rest areas plus 2 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 136 miles.

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

On average a rest stop comes up every 34 miles on I-39 in Illinois, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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