Navarro County Southbound Rest Area – I-45

Navarro County Southbound Rest Area is a rest area on I-45 southbound near Richland in Navarro County, Texas. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces. The next southbound stop is Walker County Southbound Rest Area, about 91 miles further along I-45.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Next: Walker County Southbound Rest Area ≈ 91 mi along I-45

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-45.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking28Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 45 southbound near Richland, the Navarro County Southbound Rest Area gives travelers in Texas a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Texas Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-45, near Richland in Navarro County. It is listed near mile marker 216.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Navarro County Northbound Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-45, Walker County Southbound Rest Area follows after roughly 91 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Playground

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Parking rules

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TxDOT (Transp. Code 545.411) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 31.913000, -96.397600. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-45 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 45 near Richland. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I stop here at night?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

How long can I park here?

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Walker County Southbound Rest Area, about 91 miles further along I-45 by the official mile markers.