Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Westbound – I-74
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area is a rest area on I-74 westbound near Congerville, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces. The next westbound stop is Spoon River Rest Area, about 52 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, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 74 westbound near Congerville, the Mackinaw Dells Rest Area gives travelers in Illinois a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-74, near Congerville. It is listed near mile marker 114.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Mackinaw Dells Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-74, Spoon River Rest Area follows after roughly 52 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Playground
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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: 40.611655, -89.232856. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-74 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 74 near Congerville. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
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?
Yes, restrooms 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 52 miles further along I-74 by the official mile markers.