Fruitland Rest Area Southbound – I-55

Looking for a break on I-55 southbound near Fruitland in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri? Fruitland Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next southbound stop is Marston Welcome Center, about 67 miles further along I-55.

I-55MissouriSouthbound
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

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

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Fruitland Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 55 near Fruitland, Missouri. 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 southbound facility on I-55, near Fruitland in Cape Girardeau County. It is listed near mile marker 108.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Fruitland Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop is Marston Welcome Center, about 67 miles further along I-55.

Parking and amenities

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

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.491110, -89.673939. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-55 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 55 near Fruitland. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

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.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Where is the next rest stop?

Marston Welcome Center, about 67 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.