Farm Land Rest Area Westbound – I-74
On I-74 westbound near Farmer City, Illinois, Farm Land Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 42 spaces. The next westbound stop is Mackinaw Dells Rest Area, about 42 miles further along I-74.
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
Drivers heading west on I-74 near Farmer City, Illinois, can take a break at the Farm Land Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-74 near Farmer City. It is listed near mile marker 156.
Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Farm Land Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
If you would rather drive on, Mackinaw Dells Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 42 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 42 truck parking spaces.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Parking rules
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: 40.273827, -88.675476. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-74 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 74 near Farmer City. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
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.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
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.
What is the next stop on I-74?
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area, about 42 miles further along I-74 by the official mile markers.