Coalfield Rest Area Northbound – I-55
I-55 northbound travelers near Waggoner, Illinois, can pull in at Coalfield Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces. The next northbound stop is Railsplitter Rest Area, about 38 miles further along I-55.
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
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
Coalfield Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-55 near Waggoner in Illinois. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-55 near Waggoner. It is listed near mile marker 64.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Coalfield Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-55, Railsplitter Rest Area follows after roughly 38 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 39.346960, -89.641058. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-55 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 55 near Waggoner. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-55?
Railsplitter Rest Area, about 38 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.