Joplin Welcome Center Eastbound – I-44

Joplin Welcome Center is a rest area on I-44 eastbound near Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Reported truck parking: 42 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Halltown Truck Parking – Eastbound, 49 mi ahead by the mile markers.

I-44MissouriEastbound
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-44 Eastbound

Halltown Truck Parking – Eastbound49 mi ahead by the mile markers · Missouri · Mile marker 51

Previous eastbound stop: E-Z Go Rest Area – Eastbound · about 156 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 parking42Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, 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

On Interstate 44 eastbound near Joplin, the Joplin Welcome Center gives travelers in Missouri a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Missouri Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-44, near Joplin in Jasper County. It is listed near mile marker 2.

Heading the other way? Use Joplin Truck Parking – Westbound (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-44, Halltown Truck Parking – Eastbound follows after roughly 49 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 42 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Playground

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.002490, -94.583832. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-44 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 44 near Joplin. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 42 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.

What is the next stop on I-44?

Halltown Truck Parking – Eastbound, about 49 miles further along I-44 by the official mile markers.