Joplin Truck Parking Westbound – I-44

Joplin Truck Parking is a rest area on I-44 westbound near Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Reported truck parking: 29 spaces.

I-44MissouriWestbound
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)

Previous: Halltown Truck Parking ≈ 49 mi along I-44

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-44.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking29Reported 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 44 westbound near Joplin, the Joplin Truck Parking gives travelers in Missouri a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Missouri Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-44 near Joplin in Jasper County. The recorded position is around mile marker 2.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Joplin Welcome Center, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 29 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.003573, -94.585645. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-44 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 44 near Joplin. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 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.