Great Sauk Trail Rest Area Eastbound – I-80
Great Sauk Trail Rest Area is a rest area on I-80 eastbound near Wyanet, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 39 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Three Rivers Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-80.
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, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 80 eastbound near Wyanet, the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area gives travelers in Illinois a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-80, near Wyanet. It is listed near mile marker 51.
Heading the other way? Use Great Sauk Trail Rest Area (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
The next eastbound stop is Three Rivers Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-80.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 39 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
How long can you stay?
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 41.394262, -89.564867. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-80 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Wyanet. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 39 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
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.
What is the next stop on I-80?
Three Rivers Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-80 by the official mile markers.