Whitley County Welcome Center Northbound – I-75

Looking for a break on I-75 northbound in Whitley County, Kentucky? Whitley County Welcome Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next northbound stop is Georgetown Rest Area, about 125 miles further along I-75.

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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 (Northbound)

Next: Georgetown Rest Area ≈ 125 mi along I-75

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-75.

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✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

The Whitley County Welcome Center serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 in Kentucky. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Kentucky Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The welcome center sits on the northbound side of I-75 in Whitley County. It is listed near mile marker 2.

Further along I-75, Georgetown Rest Area follows after roughly 125 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Parking rules

Kentucky limits stays to 4 hours in any 24-hour period; longer stays need a permit from the Transportation Cabinet. Posted signs at this welcome center can set a different limit. Source: 603 KAR 5:040 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.616000, -84.105000. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-75 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 75.

Is truck parking available?

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.

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 welcome center?

Kentucky limits stays to 4 hours in any 24-hour period; longer stays need a permit from the Transportation Cabinet. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-75?

Georgetown Rest Area, about 125 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.