Fort Massac Rest Area Eastbound – I-24
On I-24 eastbound near Metropolis, Illinois, Fort Massac Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces.
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Picnic tables, Pet area, 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-24 near Metropolis, Illinois, can take a break at the Fort Massac Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-24, near Metropolis. The recorded position is around mile marker 1.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 18 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Parking rules
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: 37.159250, -88.680100. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-24 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 24 near Metropolis.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms and drinking water?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
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.