Carroll County Rest Area Southbound – I-55

I-55 southbound travelers near Vaiden in Carroll County, Mississippi, can pull in at Carroll County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next southbound stop is Copiah County Rest Area – Southbound, 119 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-55 Southbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 119 miles southbound on I-55. Plan a break here if you need one.

Copiah County Rest Area – Southbound119 mi ahead by the mile markers · Mississippi · Mile marker 53

Previous southbound stop: Panola County Rest Area – Southbound · 67 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ RV dump station

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Carroll County Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-55 near Vaiden in Mississippi. Closures are announced by the Mississippi Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-55, near Vaiden in Carroll County. It is listed near mile marker 172. Once you pass exit 174 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 164, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

If you would rather drive on, Copiah County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 119 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • RV dump station

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Coordinates

33.305302, -89.784463

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-55 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 55 near Vaiden.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Where is the next rest stop?

Copiah County Rest Area – Southbound, about 119 miles further along I-55 by the official mile markers.