Davie County Rest Area Westbound – I-40

Looking for a break on I-40 westbound near Hillsdale in Davie County, North Carolina? Davie County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces. The next westbound stop is Catawba County Rest Area – Westbound, 41 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound

Catawba County Rest Area – Westbound41 mi ahead by the mile markers · North Carolina · Mile marker 136

Previous westbound stop: Johnston County Rest Area – Westbound · 148 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking17Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Davie County Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Hillsdale, North Carolina. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the North Carolina Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-40, near Hillsdale in Davie County. The recorded position is around mile marker 177. Once you pass exit 180 westbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 174, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Davie County Rest Area – Eastbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-40, Catawba County Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 41 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: N.C.G.S. § 20-161(e) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.989821, -80.489058. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-40 Westbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 40 near Hillsdale. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-40?

Catawba County Rest Area – Westbound, about 41 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.