Madison County Rest Area Eastbound – I-70
On I-70 eastbound near Brighton in Madison County, Ohio, Madison County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Licking County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-70.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
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
Drivers heading east on I-70 near Brighton, Ohio, can take a break at the Madison County Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Ohio Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-70, near Brighton in Madison County. The recorded position is around mile marker 71.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Madison County Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-70, Licking County Rest Area follows after roughly 60 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 19 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 39.939757, -83.531773. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-70 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 70 near Brighton. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 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?
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Licking County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-70 by the official mile markers.