Lawrence County Rest Area Southbound – I-79
I-79 southbound travelers near Plain Grove in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, can pull in at Lawrence County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next southbound stop is Allegheny County Rest Area – Southbound, 60 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-79 Southbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 60 miles southbound on I-79. Plan a break here if you need one.
Allegheny County Rest Area – Southbound60 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 50Previous southbound stop: Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound · 25 mi back by the mile markers
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, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Lawrence County Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-79 near Plain Grove in Pennsylvania. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-79, near Plain Grove in Lawrence County. The recorded position is around mile marker 110. Southbound, you reach it after exit 113; the next exit after the rest area is exit 105. 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, Allegheny County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 60 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 19 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
How long can you stay?
Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
41.101688, -80.143861
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-79 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 79 near Plain Grove.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-79?
Allegheny County Rest Area – Southbound, about 60 miles further along I-79 by the official mile markers.