Gateway Rest Area Eastbound – I-64

On I-64 eastbound near New Baden, Illinois, Gateway Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 27 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Goshen Road Rest Area, about 89 miles further along I-64.

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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 (Eastbound)

Next: Goshen Road Rest Area ≈ 89 mi along I-64

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-64.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking27Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-64 near New Baden, Illinois, can take a break at the Gateway Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-64, near New Baden. The recorded position is around mile marker 25.

The westbound lanes have their own facility, Gateway Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-64, Goshen Road Rest Area follows after roughly 89 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 27 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

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

How long can you stay?

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 at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 38.549289, -89.763472. 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 rest area on I-64 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 64 near New Baden. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 27 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

How long can I park here?

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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Goshen Road Rest Area, about 89 miles further along I-64 by the official mile markers.