Kankakee Welcome Center Southbound – I-65

Kankakee Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-65 southbound in Jasper County, Indiana. Reported truck parking: 57 spaces. The next southbound stop is Wolcott Rest Area, about 36 miles further along I-65.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Next: Wolcott Rest Area ≈ 36 mi along I-65

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-65.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking57Reported 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

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

On Interstate 65 southbound, the Kankakee Welcome Center gives travelers in Indiana a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check INDOT again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-65, in Jasper County. It is listed near mile marker 231.

The northbound lanes have their own facility, Kankakee Truck Parking; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

The next southbound stop is Wolcott Rest Area, about 36 miles further along I-65.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 57 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.166510, -87.274958. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-65 is this welcome center on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 65. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 57 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

What is the next stop on I-65?

Wolcott Rest Area, about 36 miles further along I-65 by the official mile markers.