Polk County Rest Area Westbound – I-4

On I-4 westbound near Polk City in Polk County, Florida, Polk County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-4 Westbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no westbound rest stop on I-4 listed within the next 100 miles or so. Plan a break here, or check the highway signs for service areas ahead.

Previous westbound stop: Seminole County Rest Area – Westbound · 48 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking23Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on I-4 near Polk City, Florida, can take a break at the Polk County Rest Area. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Florida Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-4, near Polk City in Polk County. The recorded position is around mile marker 46. Westbound, you reach it after exit 48; the next exit after the rest area is exit 44. 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 eastbound facility, Polk County Rest Area – Eastbound, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 23 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Florida DOT).

Time limits and overnight parking

In Florida, parking at rest areas and welcome centers is limited to 3 hours, or up to 10 hours for commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

28.174200, -81.766900

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-4 Westbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 4 near Polk City. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

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 Florida DOT.

Can I walk my dog here?

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