Carter County Welcome Center Westbound – I-64

On I-64 westbound in Carter County, Kentucky, Carter County Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next westbound stop is Rowan County Rest Area, about 32 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 (Westbound)

Next: Rowan County Rest Area ≈ 32 mi along I-64

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking12Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Drivers heading west on I-64 in Kentucky can take a break at the Carter County Welcome Center. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Kentucky Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-64, in Carter County. The recorded position is around mile marker 173.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Carter County Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

The next westbound stop is Rowan County Rest Area, about 32 miles further along I-64.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 12 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

Kentucky limits stays to 4 hours in any 24-hour period; longer stays need a permit from the Transportation Cabinet. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 603 KAR 5:040 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 38.352000, -82.910000. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-64 Westbound?

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

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 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?

Kentucky limits stays to 4 hours in any 24-hour period; longer stays need a permit from the Transportation Cabinet. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Rowan County Rest Area, about 32 miles further along I-64 by the official mile markers.