Gateway Rest Area Westbound – I-64
On I-64 westbound near New Baden, Illinois, Gateway Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 26 spaces.
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-64 near New Baden, Illinois, can take a break at the Gateway Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-64, near New Baden. It is listed near mile marker 25.
Heading the other way? Use Gateway Rest Area (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 26 truck parking spaces.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 38.549289, -89.763472. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-64 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 64 near New Baden. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 26 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
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.