Wayne County Rest Area Northbound – I-71
On I-71 northbound near Pleasant Home in Wayne County, Ohio, Wayne County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces. The next northbound stop is Medina County Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-71.
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, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading north on I-71 near Pleasant Home, Ohio, can take a break at the Wayne County Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Ohio Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-71, near Pleasant Home in Wayne County. The recorded position is around mile marker 196.
Heading the other way? Use Wayne County Rest Area (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-71, Medina County Rest Area follows after roughly 29 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 28 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
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: 40.937044, -82.103178. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-71 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 71 near Pleasant Home. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 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?
Medina County Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-71 by the official mile markers.