Rend Lake Rest Area Southbound – I-57

Rend Lake Rest Area is a rest area on I-57 southbound near Whittington, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 34 spaces. The next southbound stop is Trail of Tears Rest Area, about 47 miles further along I-57.

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

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Previous: Post Oak Rest Area ≈ 35 mi along I-57Next: Trail of Tears Rest Area ≈ 47 mi along I-57

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-57.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking34Reported 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✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): 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

On Interstate 57 southbound near Whittington, the Rend Lake Rest Area gives travelers in Illinois a place to stop. 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

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-57 near Whittington. It is listed near mile marker 79.

Further along I-57, Trail of Tears Rest Area follows after roughly 47 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Playground

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. 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: 38.095239, -88.911877. 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 Whittington.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 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-57?

Trail of Tears Rest Area, about 47 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.