DeSoto County Rest Area Northbound – I-55

I-55 northbound travelers in Desoto County, Mississippi, can pull in at DeSoto County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next northbound stop is I-55 Memphis Welcome Center – Northbound, about 20 mi ahead (estimated).

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Next rest stop on I-55 Northbound

I-55 Memphis Welcome Center – Northboundabout 20 mi ahead (estimated) · Tennessee · Mile marker 3.1

Previous northbound stop: Panola County Rest Area – Northbound · 37 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 parking13Reported 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

DeSoto County Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-55 in Mississippi. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Mississippi Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-55, in Desoto County. The recorded position is around mile marker 276. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 271 and before exit 280. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The next northbound stop on I-55 is I-55 Memphis Welcome Center – Northbound in Tennessee, about 20 miles ahead by road (estimated).

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 13 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Coordinates

34.770908, -89.963152

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Frequently asked questions

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

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 55.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-55?

I-55 Memphis Welcome Center – Northbound, about 20 miles ahead by road (estimated), in Tennessee.