Prairie View Rest Area Southbound – I-57

I-57 southbound travelers near Monee, Illinois, can pull in at Prairie View Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next southbound stop is Main Line Station Rest Area – Southbound, 65 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Next rest stop on I-57 Southbound

Main Line Station Rest Area – Southbound65 mi ahead by the mile markers · Illinois · Mile marker 268

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking19Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Prairie View Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-57 near Monee in Illinois. 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 southbound lanes of I-57, near Monee. It is listed near mile marker 333.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Prairie View Rest Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop is Main Line Station Rest Area – Southbound, about 65 miles further along I-57.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Playground

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.391630, -87.774300. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-57 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 57 near Monee. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 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.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check 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-57?

Main Line Station Rest Area – Southbound, about 65 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.