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Rest areas on I-85 in Alabama

All 4 rest areas and service stops on I-85 through Alabama, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

4rest stops

3official rest areas

~20 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 43.5	Macon County Rest Area North BoundRest area	between Exit 42 and Exit 50	map
Mile 44.1	Macon County Rest Area South BoundRest area	between Exit 42 and Exit 50	map
Mile 62	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 62 and Exit 64	map
Mile 78.3	Alabama Welcome CenterRest area	between Exit 77 and Exit 79	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-85 in Alabama?

I-85 has 4 rest stops in Alabama: 3 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 79 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-85 in Alabama?

On average a rest stop comes up every 20 miles on I-85 in Alabama, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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