Blytheville Welcome Center Southbound – I-55
Looking for a break on I-55 southbound near Blytheville in Mississippi County, Arkansas? Blytheville Welcome Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces. The next southbound stop is Bardstown Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-55.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Blytheville Welcome Center serves southbound traffic on Interstate 55 near Blytheville, Arkansas. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Arkansas Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-55 near Blytheville in Mississippi County. The recorded position is around mile marker 68.4.
If you would rather drive on, Bardstown Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 33 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 16 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 35.941929, -89.875989. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
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 Blytheville.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 16 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Where is the next rest stop?
Bardstown Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.