Illini Prairie Rest Area Southbound – I-57

I-57 southbound travelers near Pesotum, Illinois, can pull in at Illini Prairie Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 21 spaces, plus 60 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Green Creek Rest Area, about 57 miles further along I-57.

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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 (Southbound)

Previous: Main Line Station Rest Area ≈ 46 mi along I-57Next: Green Creek Rest Area ≈ 57 mi along I-57

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-57.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking60Reported spaces
Truck parking21Reported 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

Illini Prairie Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-57 near Pesotum in Illinois. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-57, near Pesotum. The recorded position is around mile marker 222.

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

The next southbound stop is Green Creek Rest Area, about 57 miles further along I-57.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 60 spaces for cars and 21 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

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. 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: 39.931443, -88.303219. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-57 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 57 near Pesotum. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 21 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.

Can I stop here at night?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

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-57?

Green Creek Rest Area, about 57 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.