Krisdala Baka Rest Area Eastbound – I-74
Looking for a break on I-74 eastbound near Opheim, Illinois? Krisdala Baka Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Spoon River Rest Area, about 34 miles further along I-74.
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
The Krisdala Baka Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 near Opheim, Illinois. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
This is the eastbound facility on I-74, near Opheim. The recorded position is around mile marker 28.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Krisdala Baka Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-74, Spoon River Rest Area follows after roughly 34 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 14 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
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: 41.233659, -90.332708. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-74 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 74 near Opheim. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 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.
What is the next stop on I-74?
Spoon River Rest Area, about 34 miles further along I-74 by the official mile markers.