Benton County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Looking for a break on I-40 eastbound near Sugar Tree in Benton County, Tennessee? Benton County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Dickson County Rest Area – Eastbound, 40 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound

Dickson County Rest Area – Eastbound40 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 170

Previous eastbound stop: Madison County Rest Area – Eastbound · 57 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 parking10Reported 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✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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

The Benton County Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Sugar Tree, Tennessee. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-40, near Sugar Tree in Benton County. It is listed near mile marker 130. Once you pass exit 126 eastbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 133, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The westbound lanes have their own facility, Benton County Rest Area – Westbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

If you would rather drive on, Dickson County Rest Area – Eastbound is the next listed stop, around 40 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Tennessee DOT).

How long can you stay?

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

35.870341, -88.021676

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-40 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 40 near Sugar Tree. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Can I stop here at night?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Tennessee DOT.

What is the next stop on I-40?

Dickson County Rest Area – Eastbound, about 40 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.