Glenn Rest Area Eastbound – I-196

Glenn Rest Area is a rest area on I-196 eastbound near Glenn, Michigan. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Zeeland Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-196.

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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 (Eastbound)

Next: Zeeland Rest Area ≈ 33 mi along I-196

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-196.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking17Reported 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

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 196 eastbound near Glenn, the Glenn Rest Area gives travelers in Michigan a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Michigan Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-196, near Glenn. It is listed near mile marker 25.

Further along I-196, Zeeland Rest Area follows after roughly 33 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.503977, -86.217890. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-196 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 196 near Glenn.

How many truck spaces are there?

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.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

What is the next stop on I-196?

Zeeland Rest Area, about 33 miles further along I-196 by the official mile markers.