Trail of Tears Rest Area Northbound – I-57

I-57 northbound travelers near Anna, Illinois, can pull in at Trail of Tears Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next northbound stop is Rend Lake Rest Area – Northbound, 42 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 Northbound

Rend Lake Rest Area – Northbound42 mi ahead by the mile markers · Illinois · Mile marker 74

Previous northbound stop: Charleston Truck Parking – Northbound · about 34 mi back (straight line)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking20Reported 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

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Trail of Tears Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-57 near Anna in Illinois. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-57 near Anna. The recorded position is around mile marker 32.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Trail of Tears Rest Area – Southbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-57, Rend Lake Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 42 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 20 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

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

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.465764, -89.133560. 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 northbound traffic on Interstate 57 near Anna. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 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 stop here at night?

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

How long can I park here?

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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Rend Lake Rest Area – Northbound, about 42 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.