Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound – I-40
On I-40 westbound near Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee, Jefferson County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 21 spaces. The next westbound stop is Cumberland County Rest Area – Westbound, 98 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 98 miles westbound on I-40. Plan a break here if you need one.
Cumberland County Rest Area – Westbound98 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 327Previous westbound stop: Cocke County Welcome Center – Westbound · 21 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
Drivers heading west on I-40 near Dandridge, Tennessee, can take a break at the Jefferson County Rest Area. Closures are announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-40, near Dandridge in Jefferson County. It is listed near mile marker 425. Once you pass exit 432A westbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 424, 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.
Further along I-40, Cumberland County Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 98 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 21 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
- Visitor information
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a 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
36.034476, -83.322156
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-40 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 40 near Dandridge.
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?
Cumberland County Rest Area – Westbound, about 98 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.