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Rest areas on I-81 in Tennessee

All 2 rest areas and service stops on I-81 through Tennessee, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

2rest stops

2official rest areas

~37 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 2.7	I-81 Jefferson County WestRest area	between Exit 1A-B and Exit 4	map
Mile 37.8	I-81 Rest Area - Greene County EastRest area	between Exit 36 and Exit 44	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-81 in Tennessee?

I-81 has 2 rest stops in Tennessee, spread over roughly 73 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-81 in Tennessee?

On average a rest stop comes up every 37 miles on I-81 in Tennessee, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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