Manuelito Welcome Center Eastbound – I-40

I-40 eastbound travelers near Mentmore in McKinley County, New Mexico, can pull in at Manuelito Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Acomita Rest Area – Eastbound, 99 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 99 miles eastbound on I-40. Plan a break here if you need one.

Acomita Rest Area – Eastbound99 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 102

Previous eastbound stop: Painted Cliffs Rest Area · about 5 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking22Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Manuelito Welcome Center is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-40 near Mentmore in New Mexico. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Mexico Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-40, near Mentmore in McKinley County. The recorded position is around mile marker 3. It is right by exit 8. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

If you would rather drive on, Acomita Rest Area – Eastbound is the next listed stop, around 99 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 22 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Time limits and overnight parking

New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

35.397411, -109.005049

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this welcome center on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Mentmore.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is there a pet area?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Acomita Rest Area – Eastbound, about 99 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.