Madison County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Madison County Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Huntersville in Madison County, Tennessee. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound, 57 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound

Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound57 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 130

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking11Reported 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✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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 rest area

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Huntersville, the Madison County Rest Area gives travelers in Tennessee a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-40, near Huntersville in Madison County. It is listed near mile marker 73. Eastbound, you reach it after exit 68; the next exit after the rest area is exit 74. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Madison County Rest Area – Westbound, on the other side of the highway.

If you would rather drive on, Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound is the next listed stop, around 57 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Tennessee DOT).

How long can you stay?

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

35.623795, -88.976701

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Huntersville. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Tennessee DOT.

Where is the next rest stop?

Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound, about 57 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.