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Rest areas on I-72 in Illinois

All 2 rest areas and service stops on I-72 through Illinois, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

2rest stops

1official rest areas

~91 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 81.9	Road RangerTravel services	between Exit 76 and Exit 82	map
Mile 153	Sergeant Myron G Deckard Memorial Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 150 and Exit 156	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-72 in Illinois?

I-72 has 2 rest stops in Illinois: 1 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 181 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-72 in Illinois?

On average a rest stop comes up every 91 miles on I-72 in Illinois, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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