Madison County Rest Area Westbound – I-40
On I-40 westbound near Huntersville in Madison County, Tennessee, Madison County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next westbound stop is Haywood County Welcome Center – Westbound, 30 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound
Haywood County Welcome Center – Westbound30 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 43Previous westbound stop: Benton County Rest Area – Westbound · 57 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 Huntersville, Tennessee, can take a break at the Madison 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 Huntersville in Madison County. It is listed near mile marker 73. Westbound, you reach it after exit 74; the next exit after the rest area is exit 68. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Madison County Rest Area – Eastbound (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-40, Haywood County Welcome Center – Westbound follows after roughly 30 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
35.628361, -88.968463
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 Huntersville. The eastbound 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?
Haywood County Welcome Center – Westbound, about 30 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.