Chelsea Rest Area Eastbound – I-94

On I-94 eastbound in Michigan, Chelsea Rest Area offers a place to stop. The next eastbound stop is Adair Rest Area, about 94 miles further along I-94.

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Open — Source: Michigan DOT, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Location map

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

Open directions

Facilities and amenities

✓ Family restroom✓ Pet area

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, 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 rest area

Drivers heading east on I-94 in Michigan can take a break at the Chelsea Rest Area. When last checked on October 31, 2026, Michigan DOT listed the rest area as open. Check the Michigan Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-94. The recorded position is around mile marker 161.

If you would rather drive on, Adair Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 94 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Family restroom
  • Pet area

Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening status

Michigan DOT showed the rest area as open on October 31, 2026. Conditions may have changed since then.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.293775, -84.000238. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-94 Eastbound?

Yes. The the Michigan DOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 94.

Can I walk my dog here?

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

What is the next stop on I-94?

Adair Rest Area, about 94 miles further along I-94 by the official mile markers.