Benton County Rest Area Westbound – I-40

I-40 westbound travelers near Sugar Tree in Benton County, Tennessee, can pull in at Benton County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 9 spaces. The next westbound stop is Madison County Rest Area – Westbound, 57 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound

Madison County Rest Area – Westbound57 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 73

Previous westbound stop: Smith County Welcome Center · 137 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 parking9Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Benton County Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on I-40 near Sugar Tree in Tennessee. Closures are announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-40, near Sugar Tree in Benton County. The recorded position is around mile marker 130. Westbound, you reach it after exit 133; the next exit after the rest area is exit 126. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Benton County Rest Area – Eastbound, on the other side of the highway.

If you would rather drive on, Madison County Rest Area – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 57 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 9 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Tennessee DOT).

Time limits and overnight parking

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

35.870259, -88.004069

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Sugar Tree. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

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

What is the next stop on I-40?

Madison County Rest Area – Westbound, about 57 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.