I-55 Memphis Welcome Center Northbound – I-55
I-55 northbound travelers in Shelby County, Tennessee, can pull in at I-55 Memphis Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next northbound stop is Hilton Rest Area – Northbound, about 50 mi ahead (estimated).
Next rest stop on I-55 Northbound
Hilton Rest Area – Northboundabout 50 mi ahead (estimated) · Arkansas · Mile marker 45Previous northbound stop: DeSoto County Rest Area – Northbound · about 20 mi back (estimated)
Location 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
I-55 Memphis Welcome Center is a stop for northbound travelers on I-55 in Tennessee. Closures are announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-55, in Shelby County. The recorded position is around mile marker 3.1. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 2B and before exit 5. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.
The next northbound stop on I-55 is Hilton Rest Area – Northbound in Arkansas, about 50 miles ahead by road (estimated).
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 14 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Tennessee DOT).
Time limits and overnight parking
Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
35.041734, -90.004102
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-55 is this welcome center on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 55.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Can I stop here at night?
Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Tennessee DOT.
Where is the next rest stop?
Hilton Rest Area – Northbound, about 50 miles ahead by road (estimated), in Arkansas.