Van Buren Welcome Center Eastbound – I-40

I-40 eastbound travelers near Van Buren in Crawford County, Arkansas, can pull in at Van Buren Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Ozark Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-40.

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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 (Eastbound)

Next: Ozark Rest Area ≈ 33 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking13Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Van Buren Welcome Center is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-40 near Van Buren in Arkansas. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Arkansas Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-40, near Van Buren in Crawford County. It is listed near mile marker 2.6.

The next eastbound stop is Ozark Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-40.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces.

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.458624, -94.399095. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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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 Van Buren.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

What is the next stop on I-40?

Ozark Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.