Pride of the Prairie Rest Area Eastbound – I-72
Pride of the Prairie Rest Area is a rest area on I-72 eastbound near Newburg, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 16 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
Not available: Drinking water.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Visitor information.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 72 eastbound near Newburg, the Pride of the Prairie Rest Area gives travelers in Illinois a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Illinois Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-72 near Newburg. It is listed near mile marker 152.
Heading the other way? Use Pride of the Prairie Rest Area (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 16 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Vending machines
- Playground
Listed as not available: drinking water.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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: 39.992680, -88.783583. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-72 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 72 near Newburg. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
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.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms 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.