Arkansas I-40 Mile 242 (West) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Rest Area, on I-40 at mile marker 242 westbound, near Forrest City, Arkansas. You'll also find directions to the rest area and information about nearby rest stops. Additionally, we've included a list of gas stations situated close to the Rest Area.

Amenities at the Rest Area

The Rest Area, located along I-40, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include restroom facilities on the premises, telephone services on-site, picnic tables for outdoor dining, space for walking/exercising pets, accessible amenities for those with disabilities, and snack and beverage vending options.

You'll find more detailed information about these amenities in the table below:

Restrooms	Yes
Phones	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Pet Exercise Area	Yes
Accessible Facilities	Yes
Family Restrooms	No
Vending Machines	Yes
Wifi	No
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	No
RV Dump Station	No
Phone Number	-
Notes	-

Rest Area Driving Directions

Use the links below to jump to your favorite GPS app and navigate to Rest Area:

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 35.038958, Longitude: -90.759089

The map below displays the location of the Rest Area. Please adjust the map view by using the zoom controls in the top left corner:

Rest Areas Nearby Rest Area

In the section below, you'll find a list of 18 rest areas within a 94-mile radius of the Rest Area Arkansas. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	East	6.6
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	30.4
Arkansas Welcome Center	Arkansas	Interstate 40 , Interstate 55	-	34.3
Memphis I-40 Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 40	-	40.5
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	42.5
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	East	42.6
Memphis I-55 Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 55	North	42.7
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 55	South	47.5
DeSoto County Welcome Center	Mississippi	Interstate 55	South	47.5
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	North	48.7
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 55	North	57.7
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	South	71.9
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	North	72.3
Welcome Center	Arkansas	Interstate 55	South	79.8
Steele Truck Parking Area	Missouri	Interstate 55	North	85.4
Steele Truck Parking Area	Missouri	Interstate 55	South	85.5
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	93.6
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 40	East	93.7

Gas Stations Nearby Rest Area

If you need gas or air for your tires there are 10 gas stations within max 10 miles of the rest stop:

CITGO in Forrest City, AR (1.8 miles)
Address: 3400 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Comments: Open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Forrest City, AR (1.8 miles)
Address: 2319 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Shell in Forrest City, AR (1.8 miles)
Address: 2335 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Comments: It's open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
CITGO in Forrest City, AR (2.0 miles)
Address: 203 Deaderick Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Comments: Open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Shell in Forrest City, AR (2.7 miles)
Address: 105 E Broadway St, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Lotto, Beer.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
BP in Forrest City, AR (4.2 miles)
Address: 2341 W Broadway Ave, Forrest City, AR 72335, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Colt, AR (7.0 miles)
Address: 8878 AR-1, Colt, AR 72326, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Love's Travel Stop in Palestine, AR (9.1 miles)
Address: 1010 N Main St, Palestine, AR 72372, USA
Comments: Open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Truck Stop, Lotto.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
I-40 Kwik Stop in Palestine, AR (9.1 miles)
Address: 840 N Main St, Palestine, AR 72372, USA
Comments: It's open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
DK in Palestine, AR (9.1 miles)
Address: 1011 N Main St, Palestine, AR 72372, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »

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