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Rest areas on I-40 in California

All 2 rest areas and service stops on I-40 through California, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

2rest stops

2official rest areas

~76 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 27.9	Desert Oasis Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 23 and Exit 28	map
Mile 105.9	John Wilkie Rest Area at FennerRest area	between Exit 100 and Exit 106	map

Quick answers

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

I-40 has 2 rest stops in California, spread over roughly 152 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-40 in California?

On average a rest stop comes up every 76 miles on I-40 in California, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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