Medina County Rest Area Southbound – I-71
On I-71 southbound near Weymouth in Medina County, Ohio, Medina County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next southbound stop is Wayne County Rest Area – Southbound, 28 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-71 Southbound
Wayne County Rest Area – Southbound28 mi ahead by the mile markers · Ohio · Mile marker 196Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-71 near Weymouth, Ohio, can take a break at the Medina County Rest Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Ohio Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-71, near Weymouth in Medina County. The recorded position is around mile marker 224. It is right by exit 222. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, Medina County Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next southbound stop is Wayne County Rest Area – Southbound, about 28 miles further along I-71.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 20 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 41.210144, -81.794739. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-71 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 71 near Weymouth. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-71?
Wayne County Rest Area – Southbound, about 28 miles further along I-71 by the official mile markers.