Mississippi Rest Areas

If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, take a look at using Mississippi’s Rest Areas on your route to stop at. It’s a great way not to over stress yourself. Mississippi Rest Areas are designed to provide highway travelers a safe and convenient facility to rest before continuing with their journey.

Mississippi Rest Area Locations

Mississippi rest areas are typically roadside facilities that provide, parking at a minimum. Although some may have picnic areas and so much more. They are mainly maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Some may be closed due to maintenance issues, its always best to have an alternate rest stop just in case.

Mississippi State Rest Areas

Interstate I-10 MS Welcome Centers, Rest Areas & Turnouts

I-10 Bidirectional (Mile Marker 2) – Atchafalaya Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

I-10 Eastbound (Mile Marker 63) – Gautier Rest Area | MAP

I-10 Westbound (Mile Marker 63) – Gautier Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-10 Westbound (Mile Marker 75) – Moss Point Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

Interstate I-20 MS Welcome Centers, Rest Areas & Turnouts

I-20 Bidirectional (Mile Marker 1) – Vicksburg Welcome Center | MAP

I-20 Eastbound (Mile Marker 6) – Turnout – Wayside (CLOSED)

I-20 Westbound (Mile Marker 75) – Scott County Rest Area | MAP

I-20 Eastbound (Mile Marker 90) – Scott County Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-20 / I-59 Westbound (Mile Marker 164) – Toomsuba Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

Interstate I-55 MS Welcome Centers, Rest Areas & Turnouts

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 3) – Magnolia Welcome Center | MAP

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 54) – Wesson Rest Area | MAP

I-55 Southbound (Mile Marker 54) – Wesson Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 163) – Carroll County Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-55 Southbound (Mile Marker 173) – Carroll County Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 202) – Turnout – Wayside (CLOSED)

I-55 Southbound (Mile Marker 204) – Turnout – Wayside (CLOSED)

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 240) – Courtland Rest Area | MAP

I-55 Southbound (Mile Marker 240) – Courtland Rest Area | MAP

I-55 Northbound (Mile Marker 276) – De Soto County Rest Area (dump station) | MAP

I-55 Southbound (Mile Marker 279) – De Soto Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

Interstate I-59 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

I-59 Northbound (Mile Marker 3) – Picayune Welcome Center | MAP

I-59 Northbound (Mile Marker 56) – Turnout – Wayside | MAP

I-59 Southbound (Mile Marker 56) – Turnout – Wayside | MAP

I-59 Northbound (Mile Marker 106) – Turnout – Wayside | MAP

I-59 Southbound (Mile Marker 110) – Turnout – Wayside | MAP

I-59 / I-20 Westbound (Mile Marker 164) – Toomsuba Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

US Route US-45 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

US-45 Bidirectional – Alcorn County Welcome Center | MAP

US Route US-49 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

US-49 Bidirectional – Stone County (Dizzy Dean) Rest Area | MAP

US-49 Bidirectional – Simpson County Rest Area (CLOSED)

US-49 Bidirectional – Coahoma County Welcome Center | MAP

US Route US-78 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

US-78 Westbound – Itawamba County Welcome Center (dump station) | MAP

US Route US-82 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

US-82 Bidirectional – Washington County Welcome Center | MAP

US Route US-84 MS Welcome Centers and Rest Areas

US-84 Bidirectional – Natchez Welcome Center | MAP