Mineral Wells Rest Area Southbound – I-77

I-77 southbound travelers near Chesterville in Wood County, West Virginia, can pull in at Mineral Wells Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces.

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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)

Previous: Williamstown Welcome Center ≈ 19 mi along I-77

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-77.

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✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Mineral Wells Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-77 near Chesterville in West Virginia. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the West Virginia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-77, near Chesterville in Wood County. The recorded position is around mile marker 166.

Heading the other way? Use Mineral Wells Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 39.132149, -81.549625. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-77 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 77 near Chesterville. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

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