Pride of the Prairie Rest Area Westbound – I-72
Pride of the Prairie Rest Area is a rest area on I-72 westbound near Newburg, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 17 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
On Interstate 72 westbound 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. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-72, near Newburg. The recorded position is around mile marker 152.
Heading the other way? Use Pride of the Prairie Rest Area (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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: 39.992680, -88.783583. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-72 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 72 near Newburg. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 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.