Dickson County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40
On I-40 eastbound near Tidwell in Dickson County, Tennessee, Dickson County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Smith County Welcome Center, 97 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 97 miles eastbound on I-40. Plan a break here if you need one.
Smith County Welcome Center97 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 267Previous eastbound stop: Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound · 40 mi back by the mile markers
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 rest area
Drivers heading east on I-40 near Tidwell, Tennessee, can take a break at the Dickson County Rest Area. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Tidwell in Dickson County. The recorded position is around mile marker 170. Driving eastbound, the rest area comes after exit 163 and before exit 172. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
If you would rather drive on, Smith County Welcome Center is the next listed stop, around 97 miles ahead by the mile markers.
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
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a 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
36.010859, -87.378840
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-40 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 40 near Tidwell.
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.
What is the next stop on I-40?
Smith County Welcome Center, about 97 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.